The Mad Princess and the Dying Prince novel Chapter 71

Lord Alistair Beaumont was filled with regret.

But regret was useless now. He hadn't known the item was with Lucia! If he had, would he have waited this long to send someone to the countryside to retrieve her?

"Who knows where she lost it? She can't even remember herself," Lady Beaumont said, looking at her husband. "My lord, why are we looking for it, anyway?"

As if struck by a sudden thought, her eyes lit up. She grabbed his arm. "Could that maiden statue be worth a fortune in gold? A priceless treasure?"

Alistair shook off her hand and scoffed. "Don't be ridiculous."

"Then why do you care so much about it?" Lady Beaumont eyed him with suspicion. "Wait. My lord, tell me the truth. Is that statue carved in the likeness of that wretched woman? Are you so desperate to get it back because you want a memento of her?"

Alistair was instantly furious.

"What nonsense are you spouting? And didn't I forbid you from mentioning her? If you ruin my plans, I will never forgive you!"

Lady Beaumont shrank back, startled by his predatory gaze.

"I won't say another word!"

Why was he being so fierce?

It was his own fault for not explaining the statue's true purpose.

"Hmph. Furthermore, I told you to find out what happened to Ximena. She was supposed to bring the girl back quietly, so how did she end up in Prince Jareth's hands? Was this a deliberate attempt to sabotage me?"

At the mention of this, Lady Beaumont's expression darkened.

"Ximena had her daughter deliver a message. It wasn't clear, only stating that Ximena was injured. I was preparing to go see her myself."

"Then what are you waiting for?"

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