“Huh, relax, you say? Why should I stop myself from enjoying the sight of a girl as beautiful as you? That makes no sense.”Spectre 03 even began daring enough to reach out and touch Lana’s cheek. But the girl quickly turned her face away.Of course, that kind of rejection only made her seem even more adorable in Spectre 03’s eyes.It also made him desire her even more.“Besides, if you really are our teammate, why should we hold back from doing anything to you? Come on, give us a chance.”His words made Lana deeply uncomfortable as she tried to find even the smallest opening to escape.But Spectre 04 quickly grabbed her shoulder before tightly seizing her right arm.At almost the same time, Spectre 05 did the same to her left arm.“Please, let me go,” Lana pleaded. “Let me go.”She knew that even though there were dozens of men in this place, not a single one of them could help her.Seeing them all appear even more focused on the computer screens in front of them made it clear—they d

Meanwhile, on the podium inside the hall—“I really can’t wait for their service.”Thinking that to herself, Natasha’s body seemed to respond, growing warmer.At the same time, in front of her, Quinn—who had been standing still without saying anything—was making everyone increasingly curious.“Strange! Didn’t you notice something?”One of the invited guests, seated on a wooden chair on the outer side, had been waiting impatiently for Quinn to nod. He frowned as he looked toward the podium.“We heard Her Grace speaking with her mother earlier, didn’t we? She shouldn’t have any problem saying anything.”His companion immediately nodded in agreement. “You’re right. And now she can’t say anything at all. Not even that—Her Grace hasn’t even nodded.”The two of them were high-ranking officials from Norvia’s Department of Health. Judging from Quinn’s posture and physical condition, it was impossible that the girl had any physical issue preventing her from speaking.“Something must have happe

A few moments earlier—“Quinn, as your mother, I beg you—at least reconsider your decision one more time. Not just for yourself, but also for your two younger sisters.”That was what Silvana whispered to her eldest daughter just before the three of them knelt before King Ferdinand to be bestowed with the title of duchess.Silvana—and everyone else—knew that once someone held a noble title, especially one as high as duchess, they could possess influence and authority far greater than even their own parents.Silvana did not want to force her daughter. But she knew that marrying Richard was not what Quinn truly wanted.Yet, as if ignoring her mother, Quinn and her two sisters continued with the investiture ceremony.“By the power granted to me by God, I, King Ferdinand William Amadeo, hereby bestow upon Quinn Varelli the title of…”Forgive me, Mom, Quinn thought. I have no choice but to do this. I don’t want to keep being someone who causes suffering to Martin, like I have for the past t

“Th-this… this isn’t true,” Quinn said inwardly, her brows knitting even tighter.What she was hearing felt like the harshest slap she had ever received—right in front of everyone in the kingdom.Not just to her, but also to her mother and her two younger siblings.Yet she was absolutely certain that it was an unfounded accusation.She might have only known her real family for two days, but she was convinced—her grandfather and her mother were nothing like what this woman was accusing them of.“You may say whatever you wish, because everyone has the right to speak,” Natasha continued. “But I am not someone who speaks without basis or evidence. I am the Head of Palace for a reason—one that the King and the Prince saw in me. I have heard everything, gathered, and studied it all. And it only makes me more certain that there is but one conclusion.”Natasha took a breath before continuing, as if what she was about to say was far from simple.“You and your family owe an enormous debt to the

A few moments earlier.Right when Quinn rejected the marriage with his son, Natasha sent a message to Ferdinand’s phone.Ding!A soft sound came from his pocket as the king glanced at the screen.Since it was strictly forbidden by royal law to pry into a king’s phone, the CCTV cameras would automatically shift their angle slightly whenever they detected the presence of the king’s phone or any communication device.That was why no one would ever know who contacted the king or what they were discussing.[Your Majesty, I can guarantee that I can handle this situation. I will do everything I can to ensure that this marriage proceeds. But in the worst-case scenario, even if there are obstacles, I will make sure that the final victory still belongs to you. I will simply make it look better in your eyes. I await your response.]Glancing briefly to the side—toward the Queen Consort, who happened to be looking elsewhere with a shocked and troubled expression—Ferdinand turned back to his phone