Her Gilded Revenge For Stolen Fate novel Chapter 42

Chapter 42

Vivian had no idea what the Queen Mother was thinking.

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She returned to where the the Snyder family was gathered. Before she could steady herself, Nina’s mocking voice rang out.

“Vivian, you sure have some skills. You even got the crown prince to talk to you,” Nina sneered.

Dorothy pinched Nina’s arm, signaling her to shut up. When she turned around, she saw Sylvia’s face was dark. She couldn’t help but jump in surprise.

Vivian paid Nina no mind. Sure, things between Vivian and Enoch had started as a transaction, but there was a real sense of trust between them now.

If she could lend him a hand today, it would finally settle the debt she owed him for all the help he’d given her before.

Celia’s eyes flickered. She glided over to Vivian, trying to sound casual. “Vivian, I saw you from a distance. Did you hand something to the crown prince?”

Celia’s heart was pounding. She had no clue what it was, but the mystery was eating at her. She just had to find out.

Vivian gave her smile. “Sorry, Celia. I can’t tell you. If you’re that curious, why not ask His Highness yourself?” Her words made Celia grit her teeth.

Celia thought, ‘She’s getting way too clever. She just threw the crown prince in my face, and now I can’t even push her for

answers.

Celia bit her lip, putting on her most understanding face. “I’m just worried you might be a bit too impulsive and end up offending His Highness.”

“Thanks for your concern,” Vivian replied, but there wasn’t a hint of sincerity in it.

That only made Sylvia even more furious, but she didn’t dare let it show.

She knew that compared to the easygoing Flora, Beatrice was far more cautious, and she was already starting to suspect Sylvia.

Even if Beatrice hadn’t figured out Vivian’s true identity yet, if Sylvia pushed things too far, she’d definitely get called out for

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Sylvia wasn’t afraid of falling out of Beatrice’s favor. After all, Quentin was on her side, so she’d never really suffer. But what she really feared was dragging Celia down with her.

Celia was just sixteen. It was the perfect time to start thinking about marriage.

Sylvia knew her lowly status meant she couldn’t pick a husband for Celia. All she could do was hope that Beatrice and Flora would find a man of high rank, good character, and handsome looks for Celia.

Offending Beatrice right now would be nothing short of foolish.

Vivian had spent nineteen years as Sylvia’s daughter in her previous life. No one understood Sylvia better than she did.

Vivian knew exactly what Sylvia was worried about. Sylvia was afraid that trying to mess with Vivian would end up hurting Celia too.

The more Sylvia schemed, the more Vivian was determined not to let her get what she wanted.

The noise around made the Snyder family fall even more silent.

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She hated Vivian for saving Nicholas, hated her for stopping Digihour from sheriking the blood mead, and hated her even more for snatching away the opportunity that should have tanen herrs

Iver since she was a kid, her mom always told her than Vivian sex past there to feed her, nothing more than a source of

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She was destined for a brighter greater future. There was no tired to worry about the stepping stones along the way,

As long as she quietly siphoned off Vivian’s Fortune but by but she’d get everything she ever wanted.

So Celia had never bothered to take Vivian seriously, but she had expected she’d end up falling flat because of her.

Vivian didn’t even have to look back to feel Celia’s fiery stare

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He stood there like a muuntain imposing and striking

Enoch isnt down and cupped his hands to gather water 4t was like the Silvermoon Twinkloom sensed something. The pale pink bud trembled and before everyone eye it slowly began to bluomu

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The Fortune surrounding Enoch was different from before. Iture was a faint golice aura lingering around him.

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‘What is going on? Hadley wondered.

“The Silvermoon Twinbloom is blooming?” someone gasped.

“This must be a sign. The crown prince is truly favored by God,” someone exclaimed.

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“Weren’t people saying the crown prince was raised by wild beasts and was a bad omen? Looks like he’s got heaven’s blessing. No wonder he keeps escaping death,” another person muttered.

“Careful. You can’t talk about the royals like that,” someone warned.

Even as they said that, the person was on all fours toward the blessing altar.

Others started to do the same.

In an instant, the crowds in the front hall turned into waves, bowing.

Seeing all this, the king, up on the high platform, froze for a moment. He glanced at Enoch, whom he’d always shunned, and realized how much the boy had grown up.

Enoch’s features were almost a mirror image of the late queen’s, but the shape of his face was clearly inherited from the king

himself.

But because Enoch was branded as “unlucky,” the king had never wanted to see Enoch. Over the years, any shred of father- son affection that might have existed was worn away to nothing.

The Queen Mother said, “Your Majesty, as I’ve always said, the crown prince is not some ill–fated child. Even the Silvermoon Twinbloom has bloomed for him.

“The last time the Silvermoon Twinbloom blossomed was when our ancestor founded this kingdom. From that day on, the land knew peace, and the people could finally rest and prosper.

“Now, just like our ancestor, the crown prince has received the blessing. Can’t you finally set aside your prejudice and see him for who he truly is?”

The Queen Mother had always kept out of the succession struggle, but there were always those who fancied themselves clever, scheming in the shadows and trying to shake the king’s resolve.

That was something she would never allow.

“I understand, Mother,” the king sighed.

When Victoria caught the moment of wavering in the king’s eyes, her heart gave a sudden jolt.

She was smart enough to know that anything she said now would be out of place, so she just stood there quietly, looking virtuous and gentle.

Meanwhile, Daphne reached out and took the king’s hand. Her touch was full of concern and worry.

On the high platform, the nobles harbored their own secrets. Down below, it was no different.

Celia hid among the crowd, furtively lifting her gaze toward where Xavier stood.

At that exact moment, Xavier glanced back. Their stares were full of frustration.