Stolen Crown Princess (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 62

The man’s steps were unhesitant. He pressed forward until he stood right before her, then knelt down on one knee without a moment’s pause. Gently, he took her hand—already beginning to bleed—and wrapped a handkerchief tightly over the wound.

“Aah….”

The firm pressure meant to stop the bleeding translated directly into pain. She hadn’t even realized she’d let out a soft groan, yet his intense gaze immediately pierced through her.

Ibelia stubbornly pressed her lips shut. But she couldn’t control the tension furrowing her brow.

A hot sigh, as if fulfilling a promise, brushed against her ear. Caliph gripped her hand—still wrapped in the handkerchief—and lifted his head.

“That matter would be best discussed with me.”

Caliph sharply addressed Eustia with unwavering resolve. His tone was so icy that Eustia flinched involuntarily, though she quickly tried to compose herself.

She absolutely had to secure Lellia’s release today—even if only to pave the way for her sweet revenge against Duke Garnet in the future.

“Liu, I believe the Crown Princess also has the right to know about this situation.”

“The Crown Princess’s opinion played no part whatsoever in Lady Lellia’s imprisonment. So why must Ibelia be informed of anything?”

“The Crown Princess is destined to become Empress alongside you. If you fail to become Emperor, she cannot become Empress either.”

“…….”

“Shouldn’t she, then, be made aware—especially of how your standing among the courtiers is being shaken?”

The moment the words left her mouth, Eustia bit her tongue hard. The thought of speaking so bluntly about her own son’s precarious position made her stomach churn, but this was a trial she had to endure.

If she didn’t stir the Crown Princess’s heart somehow, her son would never issue the order to release Lellia.

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