Said No to the Prince and Yes to the King novel Chapter 98

We Had Love But Not The Same Intentions Novel 97

Winter was baffled.

Why is everything turning out like this? We’re only speaking the plain truth.

Even if he refuses to believe us, couldn’t he at least look into the matter?

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Margaret let out a long, weary sigh. “I told you from the start–Crown Prince Christopher will never stand up for me. You insisted he still cared for me deep down. Can’t you see how foolish that was?”

Tears streamed down Winter’s cheeks. “I only wish someone would treat you fairly. If even Crown Prince Christopher turns a blind eye to the truth, who in this whole realm will ever defend you?”

Her voice cracked with sorrow. “The world is so wide, yet is there no one who will trust you? My heart aches for all you’ve endured.”

Christopher cut in with a cold, sharp tone, “Spare me this whole master–and–maid loyal act. I see right through your little act–you made up these lies just to ruin Stella’s name. I know exactly what kind of person Stella is. One more false accusation, and I will show you no mercy.”

With that harsh remark, Christopher strode through the main gates of the Prime Minister’s Estate.

Jasper had appeared nearby without anyone noticing. He bowed respectfully the moment Christopher

stepped inside. “Greetings, Crown Prince Christopher.”

He then turned to Margaret, his face heavy with disappointment. He shook his head slowly. “Margaret, why must you be so stubborn and unreasonable?”

Margaret rolled her eyes and grabbed Winter’s arm, ready to leave.

Winter wept bitterly and spoke up once more. “I am not lying. Ms. Stella Campbell truly kidnapped me. She meant to take Ms. Campbell’s life. You two have misunderstood her time and again, and I never dared to speak up before. But this time, her life was in mortal danger. Even if you sentence me to death, I will not stay silent–not when a person’s life hangs in the balance.”

“Enough!” Christopher roared in fury, “Margaret, control your servant, or I will have her tongue torn out for her insolence.”

The harsh shout finally silenced Winter, terror flashing across her face.

Christopher’s expression was dark and furious. Heavy dark rings lined his eyes, clear signs he had not slept a wink all night, and exhaustion weighed heavily on his features.

Jasper hurried to smooth things over. “Margaret, end this childish behavior. We all know Stella’s gentle, honest nature. It was bad enough when you spread petty rumors about her before. Now you go so far as to urge your maid to fabricate harmful lies? No servant should ever dare speak ill of their masters. If she were not in your service, neither the Crown Prince nor I would let this insult slide.”

Christopher let out a mocking huff. “We’ve always given you endless kindness and patience. Still, you complain, claiming we treat you poorly. Our leniency is the only reason your maid feels bold enough to attack Stella without fear.”

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Chapter 48 Begging for My Help

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“Will you two just stop?” Margaret’s patience finally snapped. “I haven’t said a single word this entire time, yet you both rush to judge and condemn me.”

She had tried her best to ignore them, but their endless accusations grew impossible to bear.

This is all Winter’s fault, too–why must she keep begging for help from people who will never listen?

She tugged Winter forward and began walking away.

Christopher called after her, frustration edging into his voice. “Margaret, drop this petty act. You crave my attention, yet you keep putting on these pointless shows. Do you think this achieves anything? I—”

“Time will reveal who the real liar is, Crown Prince Christopher.” Margaret did not glance back once. “I only hope you will not come begging for my help when that day arrives.”

She held Winter steady and walked away quickly.

Winter’s face was deathly pale and frail, and Margaret needed to get her back to rest as soon as possible.

She never saw the deep red rage that flooded Christopher’s face in response to her words.

“Beg for your help? Please,” Christopher scoffed with clear disdain. “You’re nothing but a fool lost in empty daydreams.”

Seeing Christopher grow angry, Jasper rushed to calm him. “Do not let her words trouble you, Crown Prince Christopher. Margaret has suffered great distress lately, which explains her reckless, unfiltered tongue.”

“This is far from new for her.” Christopher’s tone turned cold. “If she hopes to gain my notice with such rude acts, she only pushes me further away. I grow nothing but disgusted with her behavior. She will regret this arrogance one day.”

Beneath his smug exterior, burning anger churned endlessly in his chest.

Jasper spoke gently to ease his mood. “You know how greatly Margaret’s personality has changed these past weeks. She was never this bitter or reckless before. It is clear that something traumatic upset her deeply. Please do not take her harsh words to heart.”

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