Chapter 98

As the sun started to lean into the west, the maid who was assigned to bring Everly back from the princess quarters, knocked on the door as she called.

" Your highness, I have come to escort young lady Everly. It's time for her afternoon nap "

" Come in "

The Princess's waiting room was in a total mess. The entire floor was covered with various toys and colourful children's clothing. Everly sat on Annasophy's lap, drinking a glass of milk. When she heard the maid, she lowered her head looking upset.

" it's nap time, but Everly doesn't want to sleep"

Although she said that, Everly's head dropped a few times as her drowsy eyes were barely open. Seeing how cute Everly looked while struggling to stay awake, Annasophy couldn't help but squeeze her face and shower her with kisses.

" Owwww~ my baby is soooo cute! You want to stay and play with me, don't you? "

Everly nodded her head. The corners of her lips were pulled down, her brows knitted together in a distressed expression.

" En. Lady Anna must be feeling lonely after Lennox died. Everly will play with lady Anna so don't be sad "

Annasophy's smile stiffened, her eyelids unconsciously twitched. She turned to her maid singling with her eyes: ' they hadn't caught that guy yet? '

The maid helplessly shook her head. Three days ago, Lennox passed out after defending against that lightning which caused an uproar in the imperial palace. While everyone was busy dealing with the aftermath of the incident, some bastard lured Everly and brainwashed her. God knows what wicked tricks he used but the girl seemed to 100% believe that Lennox was dead. Even after seeing him with her own eyes, Everly was still unconvinced, Jennings decided to let her be until they find that guy or Lennox wakes up, both are good.

Annasophy tried to maintain her smile. She rubbed Everly's head, asking:" Everly doesn't feel sad? I thought Everly and Lennox were friends "

Everly placed her hand on her chest for a moment before shaking her head.

" No, Everly is not sad. Lennox is a good friend but why is Everly not sad? "

' Because that brat is NOT DEAD ba!! '

" Ahem, it doesn't matter anymore. The gone is gone, nothing to overthink, little Eve should go take her nap "

Everly nodded her head. She got off Annasophy's lap and took two steps before stopping to pick up a bright blue ball, with jingle bells ringing inside it, off the ground. Everly turned towards Annasophy and raised the ball in her hands.

" Miss Anna, can I take this ball with me? "

" Everything here is for little Eve. You can take whatever you want "

" Everly will visit Miss Anna again to play, so let's leave them with Miss Anna. The ball is to play with Chan-Chan, I don't think the guards play with him "

Seeing the depressed face of the little girl, Annasophy had the urge to just squeeze her until her eyes fly out of her sockets and eat her in one bite. Naturally, Annasophy wouldn't do any of that, she gritted her teeth and bid her farewells.

Everly left the Princess's quarters and head to her own with the maid. When they passed by the third floor's west side, Everly saw a few nobles entering the imperial hall.

" Why is there a lot of people? "

With Everly's wide emerald eyes directed at her, the maid blushed as she covered her weird smile with her hands. This was her first time seeing Everly personally, facing such a heart-conqueror is harder than expected. She answered without looking at the ball of fluff next to her.

" y, you see my lady. Today his majesty will hold a meeting with the aristocrats' council to discuss general Viglas's section and duties as well as investigate the heavenly punishment matter– oh don't think hard about it, this is for the adults to take care of "

Without receiving a response. The maid turned her head but there was no one next to her.

" Eh...."

It seems like this new employee is about to lose her job.

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Inside the meeting room. Fletcher sat on the right side of the Emperor's seat, on the left side was Bernard's seat which was empty.

' I guess general Egerton won't be coming to the meeting '

The long table was replaced by a wide round one to suit the meeting. Aside from Bernard and Viglas, the other three generals, two imperial courtiers and Nobel council's members all attended the meeting. With so many high ranking positions gathered here, it could signify how important this meeting was.

Most of these people were old farts who, after settling on their seats, immediately started gossiping.

" it seems that general Egerton won't be able to make it to the meeting "

" He is his majesty's most trusted aide and a close friend. To not attend this meeting, he must have been entrusted with an indispensable task "

" upon the general's mention, his younger sister must be residing in the imperial palace I assume. I have seen her in Duke Welfmore's grand wedding, such an outstanding beauty "

" indeed. No wonder his majesty adores her very much, he even brings her along to the morning court "

Fletcher rolled his eyes and scoffed internally. These monkeys were still holding to the thought of Everly being the Emperor's hidden daughter. Well, there might be some misunderstandings because of Lennox's attitude towards her, but that doesn't necessarily mean that she is his sibling!

While having these thoughts, Fletcher spotted a fluffy head from the corner of his eyes. His lips twisted unnoticeably. Since the table was a little higher, Everly who was sitting on the Emperor's seat hugging a ball in her arms, couldn't be seen.

' isn't she supposed to be glued to his majesty? '

After spacing out for a moment, Fletcher returned to his senses when a middle-aged man with a funny haircut solemnly asked.

" What do you think general Viglas committed to be punished by heavens? He has always been a noble gentleman, for such a thing to happen, I have my doubts "

The crowd looked at each other, they waited for Earl Govan to continue.

" We all have known general Viglas, there is not a single flick of dust has stained his reputation, to suddenly receive punishment is not understandable. But heavens are fair, when a punishment descends it must be for a reason. Which only means that there was someone else who should be purified "

Fletcher frowned, he didn't have time to pay attention to the little imposter next to him. Such words said without bases, Earl Govan must be ill in the head.

" Who is this one that Earl Govan suspect to deserve purification? "

Earl Govan spread his hands, answering nonchalantly. What he said was already a big bomb, but who knew that his next words were a supreme nuclear weapon!

" I heard Prince Lennox was near the centre of the lightning at that time, and even suffered a heavy injury "