Betrayed by Blood: My Second Life as a Queen novel Chapter 366

They all thought a pretty face was a golden ticket to high society. Little did they know, to men of power, they were nothing more than entertaining toys.

Easily discarded the second they grew bored.

The King was certain Lucian viewed Willow exactly the same way.

She was just a fleeting curiosity—a taste of the lower class.

He sat on his high horse, fully expecting her to shrink away in shame.

Instead, she actually smiled. A bright, dangerously genuine smile. "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. But a man like Lucian doesn't need to care about social status. Besides, if he actually gave a damn about that, he wouldn't have called off his engagement."

The King nearly choked on his own breath.

Her words were a direct, agonizing stab right to his ego.

Worst of all, he had absolutely no comeback.

He couldn't even punish her for disrespect.

Her gaze was so infuriatingly innocent, as if she had no idea her words were offensive and was simply lacking in social grace.

Arguing with someone like her was simply beneath him.

But letting it slide felt like swallowing glass.

Caught in his own trap, the King fumed in silence. Unable to stand the sight of her for another second, he gritted his teeth and barked, "Enough. I will see that justice is served in this matter. You may leave."

"I'm afraid I can't do that." Willow had fought entirely too hard to get inside. There was no way she was leaving now.

She blinked, her expression weaponized with innocence. "I'm still waiting for the toxicology report! Your Majesty is so deeply benevolent—surely you'll provide me with the antidote. It would be terribly bad luck to have a corpse rotting in your beautiful palace, wouldn't it?"

Then, she muttered just loud enough for everyone to hear, "Besides, what if I step outside and someone tries to assassinate me again? It's much safer right here."

A throbbing migraine flared behind the King's temples. "Then wait here," he snapped.

With that, he turned on his heel to storm off.

Willow tilted her head. "But Your Majesty, it's so boring in here. Can I go for a walk outside?"

Blinded by irritation and utterly underestimating her, the King only wanted her out of his sight. He agreed without a second thought. "Fine. But you go alone."

He shot a dark look at Chamberlain Reed. "You. Keep an eye on her."

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