CHARLOTTEI had finally recovered. The bruises had faded, the pain had subsided, and most importantly my name had been cleared. Jeffrey finally knew the truth. He knew the child growing inside me was his. The relief that washed through me was indescribable, though it didn’t erase the sting of everything I’d gone through.But even with the truth out, the palace felt like a prison. And honestly, I didn’t have the patience to deal with Emmalaine or any of her endless dramas. So, I decided to go to work.The idea of sitting in my office, surrounded by paperwork and normalcy, actually felt comforting. I wanted something that didn’t involve power struggles, lies, or heartbreak. Just... work.I slipped into a simple white dress, brushed my hair into a neat ponytail, and grabbed my car keys.When I pulled into the company parking lot, everything looked the same—clean glass doors, well-dressed employees moving around, the scent of fresh coffee drifting from the lobby café. But the second I st
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