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Back in the living room of the Imperial Wing, the Duke and the Duchess were busy concocting a letter that would solve all of the King's problem.

"This plan of his is quite convoluted, Lily. Couldn't he just reveal his reasons to Lady Ariana and the Kingdom?" The duke sighed.

"And reveal that our enemies succeeded in manipulated him? It would be humiliating." The duchess replied.

"I am not sure about the Kingdom but his mate would sure understand him."

"Sure, Lorenzo. She would understand him. But she won't accept him back if she doesn't find him completely blameless."

"That is up to her. And even if she doesn't, that is fair. It is the fact that Xavier isn't completely blameless. Neither are we."

"Well, what do we do with fairness? Make a garland out of it?" Duchess Lily snapped.

The Duke looked at her dumbfounded.

Duchess Lily shook her head to clear it and spoke calmly. "Look, Lorenzo. His guilt is only making his love for her stronger."