Her Gilded Revenge For Stolen Fate novel Chapter 63

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The System said, “The Hunting Palace lies far from the city, wild and overgrown, swarming with snakes, bugs, and rats. Every year, the servants use powder to keep those things away.

“This year, a foreign merchant showed up in Aurestus, selling these pills. They work like magic, but the powder inside is a toxic substance that can drive people insane.”

The System couldn’t spill any big secrets or give Vivian an edge, but it could still drop a few harmless hints if the rules allowed.

It said. “The powder is made from Deadly Nightshade. Inhaling too much triggers hallucinations, though a few of them are harmless.”

Vivian didn’t know what Deadly Nightshade was, but she understood this was a deadly trap aimed at Enoch.

Right now, many believed that Enoch trusted her and that they were on the same side, so she thought that if she stayed silent, she’d be letting them down.

Besides. Enoch hadn’t shown any warmth toward Celia. He even found her odd and was wary of her.

However, the other princes had all shown her some degree of affection. Xavier had gone out of his way to push Celia toward becoming a queen.

Enoch was the only one Vivian could rely on.

Vivian lowered her gaze and opened all the doors and windows of her room, cleaning up the powder.

She made no move to get or warn about the pills in Nina’s possession.

They were expensive, and Dorothy kept a tight grip on their money, so Henry probably had ten at most. It wasn’t a big deal.

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Three days later, someone handed a letter to Vivian.

It was an invitation from the Fletcher family.

Enoch had mentioned that Conrad was grateful to her for saving Edward’s life and wanted to thank her face–to–face.

Paulina had waited for the right moment but found none, so she sent the invitation, requesting Vivian’s visit.

Vivian could not refuse.

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She asked Judith to get the car ready, changed into a plain, modest dress, and made her way to the Fletcher residence.

The Fletcher residence was huge, and the guards looked stern. Regular folks hurried past, almost bowing to the fear it inspired.

When the guards saw the invitation in Vivian’s hand, they promptly led her to the garden.

Conrad, Paulina, Enoch, and Edward were all there. As soon as Edward saw Vivian, he bolted over, a huge grin on his face and his eyes shining with joy.

“Hi, Vivian,” he said.

Vivian reached out and ruffled Edward’s hair.

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He was the same age as Simon, just seven years old, but in her previous life, he’d been tragically killed by a bear.

Conrad was tall with a serious face. He nodded politely to Vivian. “Vivian, thank you for saving my son. I really appreciate it.”

Vivian brushed it off with a smile. “General Fletcher, I just did what I should. You stand guard at the border and protect countless people in Veronia. You’re the real hero.

“I’m just a normal girl, not able to defend the country as you do. That day, I just got a chance to help Edward, and I did so. It’s no big deal.”

Paulina stepped forward and took Vivian’s hand.

She’d met Vivian back at the Festival of Fortune. She found that Vivian was calm and low–key, nothing like Celia, who always loved the spotlight.

Even with the scar on her left cheek, Paulina still found herself drawn to her.

She was grateful, but even more than that, she just felt a real connection with Vivian.

Vivian glanced at Enoch, who hadn’t said a word since she walked into the garden. She thought, ‘Is he mad that I used him to detain Celine?‘

Anxious yet composed, Vivian bowed, aware that courtesy could not be ignored.

“No need for that,” Enoch said, not even looking up.

“Vivian, please, have a seat,” Paulina said warmly. As straightforward as ever, she smiled at Vivian and poured her a glass of

water.

“Vivian, you look much rosier,” Paulina said, looking Vivian up and down with a satisfied nod.

Vivian just smiled.

Just a few days back, she got a Golden Plume back.

For Celia, it was like losing an arm, but for her, it was the most potent remedy.

Her wounded fate was slowly piecing itself together, and she could feel her energy surging back.

Enoch and Conrad had their hands full with official business, so they didn’t stick around for long.

Paulina and Edward kept Vivian company, drinking coffee and watching the performance, enjoying a pleasant time.

As the performance neared its end, Enoch silently approached Vivian.

He carried the faint scent of ambergris, subtle yet intensely commanding.

Vivian started to get up and bow, but he stopped her, “I’m in disguise. If you bow, everyone will know who I am.”

Vivian just kept her eyes down, saying nothing.

Enoch seemed to notice his tone was a bit harsh, so he softened up and said, “Your maid already took Celine away. Is the matter settled?”

Vivian nodded.

“How did you handle it?” he said.

Vivian replied, “I told you before, Your Highness. Mom wanted to marry me off to Charles, but he’s of low rank. Normally,

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“He waited at the silk shop, even pulling out a poetry manuscript and claiming I had an affair with him. Thanks to you holding back Celine, who was pregnant, we were able to expose his true colors and get me out of that mess.

Vivian spoke slowly, enunciating clearly, her voice soft and pleasant to hear.

Enoch couldn’t help but steal another glance at her.

He frowned and said, “Sylvia wasn’t thinking straight. She knew Charles wasn’t a good match for you, but still tried to marry you off to him.”

Vivian blinked. “Mom had her own reasons for it, but thankfully, the marriage never happened.”

The thought of the pills flashed through Vivian’s mind, and she suddenly closed the distance between herself and Enoch.

Enoch’s expression turned wary. He seized her wrist, his voice cold as he demanded, “What are you doing?”

Vivian glanced around. Paulina and the others were all caught up in the performance, not paying her any attention, so she relaxed a little.

“Your Highness, I need to tell you something important,” she whispered.

Her warm breath brushed against Enoch’s ears.

Enoch’s face grew even sterner.

Vivian didn’t pick up on his mood and said in a low voice, “Recently, a foreign merchant has been selling pills in Aurestus. They’re advertised as insect repellents, but they’re actually harmful to the body.

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“Your Highness, I suggest you have the Hunting Palace checked, just in case your staff accidentally bought any of those imported pills.”

“Are these pills poisonous?” Enoch asked.

Vivian nodded, then shook her head.

She explained, “The danger isn’t to your body, but to your mind. These pills are sealed in wax. If the wax is unbroken, all you’ll notice is a hint of rosin.

“However, if it cracks, the Deadly Nightshade powder inside gets out, and that stuff can make you lose your mind.”

“How do you even know those pills are poisonous?” Enoch shot back.

Vivian didn’t dare tell him her secret, so she just made something up. “My sister was playing with it. I got curious and took one. I accidentally crushed it, and the powder got everywhere, making me feel lightheaded.

“I checked some medical books and found out it was Deadly Nightshade powder.”

Feeling the intensity of Enoch’s gaze, Vivian took a deep breath. “If you don’t believe me, Your Highness, you can always have the royal physician check it out. I would never dare to hide anything from you.