His hands tightened unconsciously at his sides. Only moments ago, he had been firmly rejected by both his parents. Now, in the blink of an eye, the woman he wanted was being handed to another man.
To his bastard brother...
The humiliation burned far more fiercely than any reprimand.
Emperor Alexander let out a short laugh before waving his hand decisively.
"Very well. Since both the Empress and Minister Henry agree, this marriage shall be decided."
One sentence.
One decree.
The fate of two people was sealed just like that.
Zora and Prince Kael couldn't help but exchange a glance.
For the first time, true surprise flickered across both their faces.
Neither of them had expected that a marriage contract—so heavy, so binding—would fall upon them in such a sudden, absurd manner.
General Helius's face finally turned ashen.
The Emperor had not even spared him a glance before arranging his daughter's marriage. That meant only one thing—the Emperor was displeased with him.
