Sunlight slipped through the gaps in the bedroom curtains, ushering in the new day with warmth. The soft glow fell across the marble floor and was faintly reflected off the ivory-coloured walls. However, the beauty of the morning was not enough to completely dispel the weight lodged in Abigail’s mind.It had been a long time since Abigail had woken up. She stood by the window, gazing at the garden with an empty stare.The night before, she had barely been able to close her eyes. Janessa’s words, Paige’s image and the Palace’s increasingly distant attitude kept circling endlessly in her thoughts.Abigail let out a long breath, then looked down at the phone in her hand. After hesitating for a moment, she finally contacted her personal assistant, Warrick Callahan, whom she had relied on for several years.A short while later, there was a knock at the door. Warrick arrived, entering with calm yet efficient steps. His face always wore a
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