When Sullivan let out a sigh after hearing the words of their King, Duke Brodie had been observing him and had caught his subtle actions.
From the moment that he had entered the Throne room with the other men, he had been immensely curious about what this man had said to King Ophire in private.
'What could they have spoken about?' He wondered and did not like the fact that he was not included in whatever it was that these men had discussed.
Marquess Samed was unaware of the inherently curious man's thoughts and wiped the sweat that had appeared on his forehead.
'The child will be pleased to hear this news.' He surmised and pushed the handkerchief back into his pant's pocket.
King Ophire glanced at the group of men who had been whispering among themselves.
This simple glance caused them to quiet down in the next second as they bowed their heads towards the King.
Marquess Samed managed to save himself and Yvonne's secret... In a way?
The next chapter has a surprise revelation.
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