Using the power of public opinion, we forced Leopold into making a concession. It was a strategy that killed three birds with one stone.
It shattered my father’s illusions, cut off Ryan’s rise to power, and created a rift between Ryan and Leopold
The so–called “destined woman” was nothing more than a carefully orchestrated online marketing scheme.
Leopold wouldn’t suspect Alaric, who rarely appeared in public. Instead, he would assume it was all Ryan’s doing.
As for Ryan, still basking in his good fortune, he was probably still patting himself on the back for what he saw as his “good luck“.
[How was it?] Alaric texted me.
[Quite clever.] I replied.
[Is that all?] He seemed a bit dissatisfied with my response.
I had someone send my silver moon necklace to him. This gift would definitely spark his
as we interest. He would probably imagine me wearing it as we spent a passionate night together.
I added, “Alaric, why not strike while the iron’s hot and take it a step further?”
“Have you thought this through?”
“Of course.”
