Said No to the Prince and Yes to the King novel Chapter 306

306 Plans for Departure

It’s a pity. Once I leave Breston, who will manage all this?

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Julie and Lisa were trustworthy, but telling them of her plans risked them insisting on following her.

Perhaps she could simply leave the shops and their income to them. Her personal storage space was already overflowing with wealth; she hardly needed the extra money.

Darren remained a viable option–a man she could trust.

Once he developed and marketed the new medicines, she could maintain a discreet correspondence with him even after leaving. Through him, she could expand, open more branches, and recruit capable

managers.

That could work. I have a whole life to live in this world. I can’t just live off past gains. I can’t rely on a man. I’ll rely on myself to build something of my own.

Lost in her plans and the columns of numbers, Margaret didn’t notice the evening light fading until a familiar voice broke her concentration.

“So, are we sticking to the original plan?”

A gentle breeze stirred, and the window beside her swung open soundlessly.

There, perched casually on the sill as if he’d materialized from the shadows, sat Keith.

His familiar mask hid his features, leaving only his perceptive eyes visible. Margaret barely glanced up, having grown accustomed to his unorthodox entrances. “For a gentleman, you have an unfortunate habit of using windows instead of doors.”

Ignoring the comment, Keith leaned against the frame. “I asked you a question.”

“You wouldn’t be asking if you didn’t already know my decision,” she replied flatly.

“I told you. Things between him and Myrna were never clear–cut. At least he’s being honest about it now, before making any formal commitments to you…” he said, his one surprisingly gentle, as if wary of causing pain.

A smile touched Margaret’s lips. “Yes. At least I still have a choice.”

Whether sharing a man with Stella or with Myrna made little difference to her now.

“This time, your mind is truly made up?” Keith’s voice held a note of something akin to… satisfaction?

She dismissed the thought as a trick of her weary mind. “Yes. My future isn’t being someone’s secondary wife, trapped in some secluded courtyard, wasting my life on petty jealousies and rivalry.”

“That’s the woman I know.” Keith’s eyes held hers intently. “Diving headfirst when you care, but wise enough to walk away when it’s wrong. Even defying a decree from the King himself… I must say, your courage sometimes surpasses even mine.”

She shot him a mock glare. “I doubt that very much.”

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Chapter 306 Plans for Departure

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A genuine, warm smile curved his lips beneath the mask. “After you leave Breston, any thoughts on where you’ll go?”

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