Don't Pick That Flower (2 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 128

“…….”

A cold sensation against his skin sent shivers down his spine.

Thick beads of cold sweat trickled down his neck, stretched taut like a deer’s.

Afraid that even the slightest movement would cause the sharp tip of the blade to pierce his throat, Count Robert stood frozen like a stone statue, unable to budge an inch.

It went without saying that “life” was included in everything Carlos had mentioned.

In other words, if he won the wager against him, he could claim everything Carlos possessed—including the life of the infamous Grand Duke Esper himself.

“…….”

Yes, that is, if he won the wager.

Count Robert swallowed hard.

The Empress had instructed him to keep Irene under strict surveillance—so she couldn’t escape or be spirited away by Carlos—since she had supposedly found evidence linking Irene to heretics.

Because the Empress hadn’t merely spoken words but had even presented a crucial witness, Count Robert had believed her without a shadow of doubt.

But that belief wavered the moment he saw those confident, violet eyes.

And it trembled even more because he knew the Empress harbored ulterior motives.

Perhaps… perhaps Irene, like Baron Eclas, was being falsely accused.

“Why don’t you answer?”

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