Semua Bab Revenge of the Betrayed: The Domineering Duke Falls for Me: Bab 331 - Bab 334

However, the King thought to himself, Miranda’s overly keen sensitivity made her come across as distant and aloof—as if she were deliberately drawing a boundary between them. That in itself was a statement, a clear refusal to allow even the faintest trace of ambiguity to form between the two of them. This child…The King suddenly smiled faintly again. Perhaps it was just the nature of emperors to be suspicious, but this girl—her mind seemed even more guarded and intricate than his own. A gentle trace of pity rose in his heart. He handed the rainbow glass bead back to her and said in a calm tone, “Wear it. You think too much, and that consumes a great deal of mental energy. To be so burdened at such a young age will eventually take a toll on your vitality. This rainbow glass bead has a nurturing effect—it’ll do you good to keep it close.”Miranda received the bead with both hands and curtsied deeply. “Thank you, Your Majesty.”As the King gazed at Miranda’s lowered eyes and demure expr

Miranda had no choice but to follow the King to the royal treasury. As the inner chamber doors opened, she was instantly greeted by a dazzling display of brilliance and splendor. This was the treasury of a kingdom—filled to the brim with rare and extraordinary treasures of every kind. Even someone as well-versed as Miranda found herself at a loss for names; the array of rare jewels and artifacts was dazzling, a sea of glittering light that threatened to overwhelm the senses.She dared not linger long, nor did she wish to draw attention by selecting something too eye-catching. Her eyes quickly landed on a small, dark, carved bead near the entrance—utterly inconspicuous amidst the brilliance. Without hesitation, she picked it up and stepped back out. Seeing that the King still stood where he was, she approached and presented the bead. “Your Majesty, I’ve chosen this one.”The King, familiar with the layout of the treasury, knew exactly where the bead had been and instantly guessed her i