Chapter 161
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“It’s said you successfully approached that man.”
Harraice’s voice echoed and caused Seraphina, who’d been bowing her head, to flinch slightly.
“The rumors suggest that your relationship with him is quite unusual.”
Sez and Seraphina bit their lips simultaneously. After a moment, Seraphina spoke in a fading voice, fabricating a lie.
“… We have no such relationship.”
Sez’s expression turned gloomy. It was unclear whether she’d acted out of fear of getting hurt by being involved with Eton, or whether it was genuinely for Eton’s sake.
“Really?”
Seraphina’s chin lifted with that brief reply. Above her blue eyes, identical to Sez’s, trembled her icy blue eyes as they reflected turmoil. Harraice... his eyes gleamed with greed.
“Yes, that’s how it must be. Especially if you value your life.”
Seraphina stayed silent in response.
“How much longer must I wait? Now that you’ve gained his trust, it’s time to prove your worth.”
“Your Majesty, I...”
