Said No to the Prince and Yes to the King novel Chapter 97

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Chapter 97 This Foolish Girl

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Stella rushed forward and threw open the door, her eyes wide with disbelief. “How could this be?”

Nadia hurried out right behind her. “Did you see them clearly? We hired thirteen strong, able–bodied men for the job. There is no way Margaret could have fought her way back alone.”

The young maid shook her head anxiously. “I cannot explain it, but they truly have returned. Ms. Campbell looks perfectly unharmed and full of energy–not at all like someone who suffered a terrible injury. She acts as if nothing dangerous ever happened.”

Stella stumbled one step back, her expression darkening. “This cannot be. Someone must have secretly stepped in to help her.”

Nadia stared in stunned confusion, quickly agreeing. “That has to be it. She snuck extra people up the mountain with her. How cruel and selfish–she ignored Winter’s life and broke the one rule we set. She cares nothing for her own maid.”

Stella took a slow, steady breath and regained her composure fast. “Enough talk. We will go check on this ourselves.”

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Meanwhile, right outside the main gates of the Prime Minister’s Estate, Margaret walked slowly in with Winter leaning on her arm. She’d chosen to enter through the front gate on purpose–so every servant and noble in the manor could see how badly Winter had been hurt.

Just as she stepped inside the entrance, a carriage rolled to a stop directly before the gates.

Christopher stepped down from the carriage a moment later.

His gaze locked on Margaret at once, and his brow furrowed in smug amusement. “You knew I was coming, so you waited here for me early.”

Margaret rolled her eyes, completely lost for words at his arrogance.

Christopher wore a self–satisfied grin, certain he had her all figured out. “I only just said I would visit the Prime Minister’s Estate, and the first person I spot after stepping off my carriage is you. You are just as you always were–lingering nearby the moment you hear I am on my way.”

He scoffed with clear disdain, “You should have accepted reality sooner. I am set to marry Stella now, and you-”

“Crown Prince Christopher, you are far too full of yourself.” Margaret cut him off sharply. “This is my family’s estate gate. I come and go here every single day. Simply crossing paths does not mean I waited for you.”

Winter bowed low at once and said respectfully, “Greetings, Crown Prince Christopher.”

Every servant nearby dropped to one knee the second they saw Christopher.

Margaret understood the strict rules of noble hierarchy, and she knelt on one knee without hesitation to

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offer her formal salute.

Once the greeting was done, she turned to lead Winter back toward their quarters.

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Winter looked up at Christopher with desperate, hopeful eyes and called out, “Crown Prince Christopher, I beg you–grant me justice, and protect Ms. Campbell, too.”

Christopher let out a cold huff, acting as if he already knew every detail. “I knew you would put on some fake performance.”

Margaret tugged at Winter’s sleeve, trying to pull her away. “Have you lost your senses? He will never believe a word you say. There is no point wasting your breath here. Let us go tend to your wounds first.”

Winter shook her head firmly. “You do not understand, Ms. Campbell. No one inside this estate will ever listen to us. But Crown Prince Christopher still holds care for you in his heart. You were the first person he saw the moment he stepped off his carriage. If we speak the truth plainly, he will stand up for us.”

With that, Winter continued, “Crown Prince Christopher, I was kidnapped yesterday and taken to the high cliffs on the back mountain. Ms. Stella Campbell is the one behind it all. She strung me up on that cliff for an entire night, then used me to lure Ms. Campbell into a trap. She sent over a dozen men to lie in wait, planning to throw Ms. Campbell off the cliff and make it look like another suicide attempt.”

Tears welled thick in Winter’s eyes as she spoke. “Ms. Campbell fought hard to save me and escape with our lives. We barely made it back in one piece. I know Ms. Campbell faces unfair treatment in this estate, and even Mr. Campbell would dismiss our words as lies. I beg you, Crown Prince Christopher–please hear the truth and give us the justice we deserve.”

She finished her plea and bowed her head.

Margaret stood there utterly exasperated.

I just want to drag this foolish girl back to our room and end this pointless mess.

Christopher’s voice turned icy and sharp out of nowhere. “You speak nothing but false accusations against Stella again. Margaret, did you put your maid up to these lies?”

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