Chapter: 700

‘Why did my father ask to see me at this early hour?’

Don’t tell me he’s here for Theor……

The Duke must have already heard that Theor was sick.

He had several people listen to the details of what was happening inside the empress’ palace.

But Theor was just a cold.

He wouldn’t have cared as soon as he heard that Theor wasn’t seriously sick.

‘Hm……’

A slightly ominous thought came over Astelle.

‘I wonder if Fritz got caught.’

Astelle asked Fritz to find the documents the Duke had hidden.

Fritz faithfully completed his mission as Astelle told him and returned.

“Okay, I will meet him now. Get the tea ready.”

Astelle said so to the maid and headed for the drawing room.

It’s dawning outside the window, but it’s still dark inside.

The drawing room is illuminated by candlesticks like it’s midnight.

Through the light, Astelle saw her father sitting in a chair.

Even though it’s early in the morning, her father, the Duke of Reston, is neatly dressed in a suit.

“Father, what brings you here so early?”

His light green eyes looking at her looked a little shaky.

“Where is the Emperor?”

“He is with Theor.”

Astelle calmly answered the Duke’s question and sat down.

The Duke of Reston asked again as if he just remembered.

“Oh, yes, I heard our prince fell ill. How is he?”

“He had a fever all night, but it went down a little while ago. Thank you for your concern.”