The Secret Affairs of the Fake Duke Couple (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 129

After ousting Count Karerina and hearing Scarlett’s story, Helena pondered the Hastings family’s punishment more deeply than was typical for her.

By her usual temperament, she ought to have crushed Hastings just as thoroughly as the Karerina household.

No—considering they had spearheaded the campaign against the Rose Faction only to secretly raise the faction’s child in secret, Hastings deserved an even harsher penalty.

Judging by the circumstances, the child Cain was raising was precisely the one Helena had been searching for.

The bloodkin of Arthur, the spiritual pillar of the Rose Faction.

It was because of him that the Rose Faction had emerged, and its remnants were still a thorn in Helena’s side.

Even tearing Cain and Arthur’s child to shreds wouldn’t have satisfied her rage.

Yet Helena was a calculating woman. She considered the chaos and repercussions that would engulf the kingdom if she removed Hastings.

Indeed, it was far too valuable to discard. Especially now, when the Rose Faction was staging terrorist acts everywhere.

This was precisely the moment she needed Cain, who handled matters quietly and efficiently.

Thus, Helena compromised. She would leave Hastings intact—but keep them tightly leashed by their vulnerabilities, forcing them to serve her like a dog.

The conclusion pleased her greatly.

However, she couldn’t possibly stand by and watch Hastings fall for Arthur’s bloodline.

Her demand was crystal clear.

“The Duchess must either step forward and eradicate the Rose Faction herself, or else quietly step down.”

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