Chapter 0255

I nodded, grim.

“I should send you home tonight,” the King said.

“But, father” Nicholas began.

The King held up his hand, stopping him. “But I will wait for the public’s reaction. They have protected you thus far, Piper. Tonight you showed them your true colors. We’ll see if their love for you persists.”

I bowed. “Thank you for your leniency, Your Majesty.”

“Nathan will procure you a list for your apology letters,” the King said.

“Right away,” Nathan agreed.

“Don’t let this happen again, Piper. There will be no leniency a second time.”

“I understand. Thank you, Sir.”

The King waved his hand, dismissing us.

Nicholas offered me his arm and then led me from the room.

hallway, Nicholas stopped, released my arm, and turned to face

told him

“No,” I said.

If anyone could help

said? We don’t know who to trust! And even if the King himself isn’t

has been feeding him over

let’s go to the public instead,” Nicholas said. “They’ve always supported you

the truth –

the whole world knows the truth, how would we keep it

fell silent. He didn’t have an

he spoke again. “If we don’t do something,

My father did not expel you from the contest simply because he

I was only here as a publicity

exhaled. “Piper, I want to protect

you see? Jane has

talked to

a promise. He made clear I’d come

bastard.” Nicholas’s voice took on a dangerous growl. “As

I might have to…” When I spoke, I taste bile. “When I’m out on the street, who else will

Elva?”

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