Awakening Love Reborn to Be His Duchess (Elowen Hale) novel Chapter 234

Chapter 234 A Forced Blessing

Alaric turned sharply to Daphne, his voice low and sharp. “Have you had enough? Do you even understand where we are right now?”

Daphne didn’t flinch. If anything, her smile grew more confident. “Your Highness, I would never act out of line. I’m only being sincere. I simply wish to hear a blessing from her. Don’t you care for her as well? If she gives us her blessing today, our marriage will surely thrive.”

“You-”

Alaric’s jaw tightened, veins standing out at his temple, but with Theodric present, he swallowed back the harsher words.

Daphne’s face only looked more unbearable to him now

Before he could speak again, Maerwyn cut in, unable to hold back. “Alaric, I think she has a point. It’s just a blessing-”

She didn’t get to finish.

A cold glance from Theodric shut her down instantly. She shrank back, the rest of her words dissolving into a mutter. “She is Azure…”

Alaric shot her a glare.

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How could his own sister be this foolish? Completely blinded.

His gaze returned to Daphne. That satisfied look on her face made his hand twitch, the urge to strike her almost uncontrollable.

But when his eyes flicked to Theodric, still watching from above, he forced it down, his hand tightening into a fist inside his sleeve.

Daphne caught every bit of that restraint.

Of course he wouldn’t dare act in front of Theodric.

For years, she had lowered herself in front of Elowen, swallowing humiliation, enduring whispers and

resentment.

All of it had festered inside her. Now, with her rising fame and her new position, she stood at the peak of her life.

How could she let this chance slip? This was her moment to humiliate Elowen in front of everyone.

To crush her completely.

More than that, it was her chance to establish authority in the Crown Prince’s Wing.

If even the Duchess of Duskmoor could be forced into submission, who else would dare defy her?

This was the power she wanted. The kind no one dared challenge.

The only one she was wary of… was Cassian. Even Theoric showed him respect.

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Chapter 234 A Forced Blessing

As expected, Theodric frowned slightly. “If she’s unwilling, then let it go.”

Disappointment surged through Daphne.

But before she could react, Cassian lifted his gaze.

“Your Majesty, it’s fine.”

His voice was calm, steady, carrying through the hall.

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He looked at Elowen, his tone unreadable, but firm. “It’s a wedding. A celebration for all. As family, offering a few words is only proper.”

Daphne’s heart jumped, then surged with excitement.

She almost couldn’t believe it. Cassian…is siding with me?

So the rumors were true.

He had already grown tired of Elowen. Maybe he even wanted to see her embarrassed.

She could already imagine how the story would spread across Vanelle.

The Duchess of Duskmoor, humiliated at the crown prince’s wedding, forced to bow her head before her rival.

And she, Daphne, not only Azure, but the rightful lady of the Crown Prince’s Wing, would stand above even her.

The thrill of it made her fingertips tremble.

She lifted her chin, looking at Elowen with open triumph.

Elowen stood alone, her lashes trembling slightly, casting soft shadows across her pale face.

She pressed her lips together, as if with no other choice then turned toward Theodric and Isla, lowering herself in a respectful bow.

“Your Majesty… today is a joyous occasion for the realm I… am truly happy for His Highness and the Crown Princess.”

Her gaze shifted back to Daphne.

Her voice remained steady, perfectly composed.

“I wish you unity and harmony. May your marriage remain steady and without conflict. May the Crown Prince’s Wing stay peaceful and undisturbed.”

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