The Deposed Empress and Her New Husband (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 129

“So the evidence of treason found at the Duke’s estate was part of Your Majesty’s scheme?”

Renev asked after chewing and swallowing her bacon noisily.

“Yes.”

Ikar nodded while carefully feeding Renev bites of food and making sure she drank freshly squeezed orange juice between mouthfuls so she wouldn’t choke.

During the meal, Ikar explained the true circumstances behind the events in southern Paradium and how evidence of treason could have been planted at the Duke’s estate.

Renev accepted each morsel Ikar offered like a baby bird, and only when her plate was completely empty did Ikar finally lift the corners of his lips in satisfaction.

As if she were utterly adorable for eating so well.

Ikar kissed Renev lightly on the cheek and rose from his seat.

Having finished the meal, he seemed ready to return to Vaschker.

“Anything else you’d like to ask?”

“So the forged confidential documents and the evidence hidden at the Duke’s estate were all Lord Drhan’s handiwork?”

“That’s right.”

Just as she had been surprised by the confidential documents before, Renev was astonished once more—this time by Drhan’s extraordinary skill.

‘No wonder he’s the Emperor’s closest confidant.’

While Renev was lost in thought, Ikar’s handsome brow furrowed slightly, as if something displeased him.

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