Kapitel 74: Complete Mercy

Sui Estate

Bottling his fury, Maxen braced his hand on his hips, and closed his eyes. He didn't want to lash out especially in the presence of his mother so he tried his best to simmer and calm down. 

He cast his mother a look and he knew she intervened in this 'punishment' because knowing King Alistair, Maxen would have ended with a different fate let's say, randomly picking a girl for a marriage alliance.

"Give me until midnight," Maxen requested. Sucking in a breath, he continued, "I told her I'll see her tonight and I want to keep my word."

The room fell in complete silence as Maxen and Queen Isla held their breaths and waited for the King's edict.

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Shibumi Spa

Switching into a simple orange slip dress with angel hair straps and a draped neckline, Olivia left her apartment and walked towards her destination which was a few blocks down her place: The Shibumi Spa at the Shibumi Hotel.