Blackening the Affectionate Male Lead (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 96

Whitney hesitated whether to see Chester before returning to the Ducal Mansion.

‘Still, it’s better not to invite unnecessary suspicion.’

Since Violet would surely be watching, it seemed better to arrange separate contact. Whitney gazed at the secondary palace for a moment before heading toward her carriage.

“How did it go?”

“Our intentions aligned, so it should resolve smoothly. However, I’ll need to use this card wisely….”

It was difficult to reveal that Karl had an illegitimate child without diminishing Violet’s dignity. Another approach was necessary. She couldn’t decide whether informing the king directly was the right course.

‘I should probably consult with His Highness Prince Chester.’

Fortunately, since Violet had decided to return to her homeland, matters shouldn’t become too complicated. The best plan was to send her back first and then expose the truth.

So the reason she tried to extract Morris was because of Karl’s child. Whitney shook her head involuntarily at the queen’s sheer ruthlessness.

Perhaps she’d even intended to register that child as Princess Violet’s heir. Knowing this, Violet must have accepted her hand.

Though things had grown more complex, it was fortunate they’d still gained something.

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Chester lay back in a boat on the lake, gazing up at the sky. Ever since he’d started attending crown prince lessons, unexpected duties had suddenly piled up, and constant supervision made it hard to sneak off and do as he pleased.

“Is it alright to lie around like this?”

“The queen will probably be pleased to see me idling.”

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