Sophia's POV The moment na na-open ang topic regarding sa 'min Lawrence, sakto rin ang pagdating niya rito sa garden. Hindi siya napansin ng mga kasama ko, naramdaman ko naman ang presensya niya. Imbes na ipagpatuloy nito ang kaniyang paglapit, huminto muna siya para makinig sa usapan. Ang event na 'to ay part ng plot sa novel. I agreed to attend here hindi lang para linisin ang imahe ko, kundi para masaksihan kung sumusunod pa rin ba sa progreso ang story—kahit na nangielam ako. Ang nagpatibay sa konklusyon ko ay ang pagpunta ng Crown Prince dito. Elizabeth poured a cup of tea into her dress. She pushed Beatrice down then pulled her hair. While Elizabeth was constantly tormenting Beatrice, the Crown Prince appeared to save his lover. He came uninvited after knowing that Elizabeth is present at the tea party... That's how it was presumed to happen but I did not play the simila

Sophia's POV "Franco, the recruitment for Imperial Knights will be held on the day after the Crown Prince's birthday celebration," the Duke initiated the conversation. "Yes, Father. I will keep that in mind," Francisco replied. I am sitting between the twin siblings, while the Duke is in front of us. Sina Felixander at Francisco naman ay nasa magkabilang gilid lang ng table. "What are your plans, Felix?" Duke White asked his eldest son, Felixander. "I'm not changing my mind, Father. Please postpone my succession to the duchy," he answered calmly before taking a sip on his cup of tea. Duke White heave a sighed. Makikita sa kaniyang mukha na tutol ito sa sagot ng anak. Felix chuckled. "Why are you in a rush? You're still alive and kicking well, Father," pagbibiro nito. "You brat, I want to live my remaining years for

Sophia's POV I woke up not feeling well. Masakit ang buo kong katawan habang kumikirot naman ng matindi ang ulo ko. Naupo ako saka sinandal ang aking likuran sa headboard ng kama. "Lady Elizabeth?" I look at the person who just came in. She's staring at me while covering her mouth. Then, she immediately left my room for no reason. What's with Melrose? Later on, she came back with the Duke. I notice the worry in their eyes. What's going on? "Sister Elizabeth." The twins entered my room. Madali silang umakyat sa aking higaan para yakapin ako. "How are you?" Duke White asked. Melrose excused herself to give us privacy. "I'm fine? What's happening?" "You passed out," Francisco responded habang nakasandal sa entrance ng pinto. Hindi ko napansin ang pagdating niya. Af

  Sophia's POV Each of the family awakened their power. Duke White and Felixander gained the ability called Observation Qi. It grants the user a sixth sense that allows them to sense the presence, strength, and emotions of others, as well as gain limited precognitive abilities. They can easily observe people and hear their conversations around the area. Wala pa nga lang akong idea kung hanggang saan ang kaya nilang masakop. Francisco gained the ability called Hardening Qi, it allows the user to use their spiritual energy to create, in essence, providing incredible offensive and defensive capabilities. And luckily, from the artifact I swallowed, as expected I got the skill of Invisible Armor. The additional skill is called Future Sight, it gives the ability to look ahead into the future. Malaking tulong sa 'kin ang future sight lalo na kapag haharap ako sa delikadong sitwasyon. Maaari akong

Sophia's POV What a shameless person he is?Hindi niya man lang tinatago ang pagtitig sa 'kin. Kung may ibang makakakita, magkakaroon talaga ng misunderstanding. "Don't stare at me as if you're scheming to devour me," I said while meeting his gaze. He smirked. "You've changed...like a whole different person." Nagitla ako sa paraan ng pananalita niya. Am I busted? I hope he is just testing me. I maintain my posture. "I changed for the better." Wala akong planong magbigay ng kahit anong hint sa kaniya. Nanatili siyang tahimik habang nakatitig sa 'kin. Para bang nakikita niya ang ilalim ng pagkatao ko. Hindi ko tuloy maiwasang makaramdam ng ilang at kaba. "I already cut ties with the Crown Prince. There should be no reason for us to meet any longer." "Heh, interesting