Chapitre 148: Suspicion

Anna's hatred ran deep, but she kept it hidden behind a mask of civility. She knew she couldn't act impulsively. The duchy's servants already started to disregard her. All the influence she built was for nought.

Before anyone knew it, Anna was gone. She vanished without a trace. No one saw her leave the estate... But no one could find her either... The Duke knew that something was amiss... She was planning something, wasn't she?

And he would be right. She came this far, why would she abandon the task she was given? No, the task she took. She was not willing to be the pawn of anyone. No matter how powerful they might be.

Adeline arrived at the palace the following afternoon. She wouldn't admit it but she was hoping to meet her father but that was unlikely, the capital was a big place. The chance of them running into each other was low.