Chapter 340
I acknowledged the message and turned the car around to see the imprisoned
Richard and Lily.
Unlike last time, the guards were all Helen’s people, which meant Max had quite a few agents positioned here.
Halfway there, I once again heard Lily’s laughter. “You cleared every obstacle for her, but in the end, she’s just as ruthless as her mother. She ruined all your plans, didn’t she p>
I expected Richard to be angry, but his indifferent laugh echoed through the space for a moment.
“Lily, do you know what it feels like to get something back after you’ve lost it? I don’t care what she does. As long as she’s here, that’s all that matters p>
“So you even prepared a coronation for her, while you plan to grow old and die here with me? Richard, you’re hopelessly in love with Claire Floyd p>
My feet froze on the spot. Or rather, I spun around so fast I nearly tripped, quickening my pace to get away.
I ran right into Helen, who grabbed my arm. “What’s wrong? Why are you in such a hurry p>
I shook my head. “It’s nothing p>
“Richard said the coronation for the new emperor is all prepared for you p>
“Yes, I know p>
I walked quickly, afraid that if I looked back, I would lose the resolve to be ruthless with Richard.
“Keep them in separate wings of the palace. Don’t put them together p>
After giving the order, I hurried back to my room.
A sense of helplessness washed over me. Richard, the one I thought I could rely on —his feelings for me were far too complicated.
And as for Max, I had given up all hope.
Our relationship seemed to be nothing more than his endless manipulations, with me playing a part in his plans.
What was the point of a love that wasn’t pure?
Knock, knock-
“Claire Floyd.” It was Garrett’s voice. What was he doing here at a time like this?
“What is it?” I composed my turbulent emotions and answered the door calmly.
“Just asking what you plan to do next. The combined power of
Richard and Lily could crushy
an instant you could marry me. With the backing of Serythia p>
“Get lost,” I said coldly.
“Knew you wouldn’t
in
agree. I can be
your right-hand man, if you need one. I don’t want to go back and face my brother anyway. I hear. they’re quite the happy couple now,
strolling hand in hand to admire the
flowers every day. By the way, those poppies are blooming beautifully p>
Garrett was probably trying to provoke me, to get me to rush back and fight for Max.
“You and Helen prepare for the coronation. I’ll be fine here p>
Just as I finished speaking, I glanced out the window. Was that the first snow of the year starting to fall in Bravenland?
Bravenland, as its name implied, was a very cold country.
Once it snowed, resources would become even scarcer.
I rushed out, opened the door, and said to Garrett, “Prioritize supplies for the snow.
While it’s still light, get resources to the slums. Be quick p>
For some reason, I felt Richard had let me capture him on purpose. He must have known it was going to snow, banking on the fact that the people’s morale would drop f
neglected them.
“Alright, I’ll get on it now.” Garrett’s brow furrowed. He looked like he wanted to say something more but turned and left.
Watching his back, which looked so much like Max’s, I felt a sharp pang in my heart.
I finally gave up the struggle and looked away.
Sometimes, I couldn’t even understand my own feelings for Max.
Garrett’s figure grew smaller in the distance p>
After he left, Helen walked over. “Shall we try on the empress’s regalia p>
“No. Postpone the ceremony. We don’t know how long this snow will last. You’re
coming with me to the front lines. Prepare more hot food p>