Please Kill My Husband (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 50

At the sound of the door opening, Kedilen rose from his seat and neatly adjusted his clothes.

Swallowing nervously, Kedilen turned at the approaching footsteps steadily coming toward him.

There stood Jeffrey, who had just entered the room. The handsome man, still wearing his smooth smile, gave Kedilen a warm grin and extended his hand.

“I’m sorry to have kept you waiting, Marquis. Something urgent came up, so I made you wait. Please, sit down.”

“No, Your Highness. It’s quite alright.”

“Quite alright, my foot.”

Jeffrey chuckled softly and gave Kedilen’s shoulder a light tap.

It was a remarkably casual demeanor—quite unlike the current Emperor, whose every movement carried dignity and weight.

Once Jeffrey took his seat, Kedilen swallowed again and settled himself down.

Without even removing his overcoat, Jeffrey immediately picked up a pen, leaned back in his chair, and paused briefly.

In that moment of silence, Kedilen studied the Crown Prince wordlessly. Even as Minister of Commerce, it was exceedingly rare for Kedilen to have a private audience with the Crown Prince.

In fact, it would be more accurate to say that seeing Jeffrey himself was an exceedingly rare occurrence.

The Crown Prince served as head of the current parliament and also led the Imperial Direct Inspection Corps on behalf of the Emperor, steadily preparing himself to inherit the throne.

Meanwhile, Kedilen, though Minister of Commerce, occupied the lowest rung among high-ranking ceremonial officials. His title of Marquis held little significance without strong backing.

To others, House Erdi might be seen as a grand noble family and the vanguard of the newly risen aristocracy, but within the imperial court, his standing was narrow indeed.

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