章 134: We Wait

Eve's eyes widened, disbelief etched across her face as the Prince's words reached her ears. "You don't want me to act?" she questioned, frustration apparent in her tone.

The Evelynn Rosetta was accustomed to doing as she pleased, and no one had dared to question her decisions before. So this... this was new to her.

"Sit down," Maximilian commanded, his voice firm and authoritative, cutting through her protest.

The weight of his presence compelled her to comply, albeit begrudgingly.

With a scowl marring her features, Eve reluctantly took her seat, her mind still swirling with defiant thoughts.

"Think, Evelynn," Maximilian urged, his tone laced with a combination of concern and reason. He settled himself on the table beside her, his gaze fixed on her with unwavering intensity. "Take a deep breath and calm yourself. It's not the end of the world."