Bab 328: You knew...

''Then why did you do it? Why did you go against me, Es? So what if you have saved him?" Jeremiah pointed his fingers at Duke Maverick who had been quietly witnessing the scene since the beginning, ''Your kingdom is under my captive. The moment I want, I can make Nevesray go up in flames, along with your beloved family in it.'' 

''Why do you think I bothered putting this pretense with you?" 

Esme words made Jeremiah's heart skip a beat, ''What do you mean?" 

''While Luciana went to rescue Uncle in Visteria, Aleister had long sent his people to Nevesray to ensure everyone's safety there. We heard about Duke Maverick's return but we had yet to hear from Aleister's men which is why we needed some time.''

Esme stroked Leo gently. Leo jumped down from Esme's arms and went to a nearby pillar to rub his back there. ''And this wedding gave us the time that we desired,'' Esme looked at Leo helplessly before she continued speaking.