Chapter 315
Author: Evie Penheart
last update2026-06-21 22:25:32

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Queen Dugan paced back and forth inside her chamber, unable to remain still. Her fingers clenched tightly around her sleeve as she waited for news from the maids.

"You need to calm down," the General said from where he stood. "Worrying yourself won't change anything."

"Calm down?" Queen Dugan turned sharply toward him. "How am I supposed to calm down? What if the herbs reached him and he didn't notice them?"

The General remained composed.

"Chairman Cole doesn't strike me as someone t
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