Waldo left the Yates family in a storm of anger.
But after a short time in the carriage, he couldn’t help himsell. He pulled open the rear window curtain and looked back at the Yates family’s gras fading into the distance, his bed darkening
He wasn’t sure how much time had passed, but suddenly, he spoke in a low, sier voice, “Stop!”
Hughie immediately halted the horses. As he turned to speak, he saw Waldo throw open the carriage door and step out
“Your Highness, where are you going?” Hughle asked, surprised
Waldo didn’t respond. After stepping down, he walked over to a newly tree, glancing back at the distant gates.
The Yates family. It still looked impressive, but anyone could see that, after the incident with Garbisch, the Yates family was on the brink of collapse. He thought Jessica must have known this as well,
“Your Highness,” Hughie said, coming up behind him and speaking softly, “Should I send someone to investigate what exactly the Yates siblings didat Prince Leon’s estate today!”
“Leon House is heavily guarded. Whether my men can find anything is uncertain, and if they’re caught by Prince Leon and brought before the king. branded a traitor, someone scheming against my brother for power.”
Although he and Leon were sworn
sworn enemies, even the King knew that. But outwardly, they had to maintain the appearance of prace. The King would never allow anyone to upset that balance.
“I see, my mistake,” Hughie replied, sensing Waldo’s frustration. It was clear his mood was dark.
Four Highness… are you worried that Ms. Yates might really side with Prince Leon?” Hughie asked cautiously.
“Does Prince Leon even want someone who’s been at my side for years?” Waldo snorted coldly.
“Well…maybe not,” Hughie said carefully. He knew his words might be risky, but as a man, he felt it was important to remind Waldo of something. “Ms- Yates is… well, she’s incredibly beautiful.”
Waldo’s icy, piercing gaze shot straight at him.
Hughie flinched, his unease growing. He quickly added, “Your Highness, I have no ill intentions toward Ms. Yates! Please, believe me!”
Waldo didn’t respond.
Hughle pressed on, his voice slightly hesitant, “L… I just meant… that Ms. Yates’s beauty is unmatched, truly extraordinary. No one in the entire Capitalia compares. And with her having already cleared her name and distanced herself from you, it’s not so strange that Prince Leon might be interested.”
“The King would never allow a woman who’s broken off an engagement with his own son to marry another,” Waldo shot back. “The royal family’s reputation would be ruined.”
“What if Prince Leon doesn’t plan to marry her but just wants….her body?” Hughie ventured, cautiously.
“He dares!” Waldo’s voice was icy with fury.
But even he wasn’t entirely convinced by his own words
He was completely loyal to Priscilla and would never touch Jessica. But no one could guarantee that other men wouldn’t covet her. After all, Jessica was the most perfect woman he had ever known…
Waldo’s fist clenched tightly. The feeling of someone eyeing what was his–like sand in his eyes–was unbearable.
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Finally, he snorted again. “Jessich ¿ be deep thinking, but she’s not the type to sell herself for a dest. Yve known her won’t get close to Prince Leoni”
What Waldo didn’t expect, however, was that his words would come back to haunt him so soon.
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