Though the room was filled with people, silence reigned, broken only by the sounds of the wind and rain outside. No one responded to his question.
Jennifer gazed at him, her eyes carrying a wounded expression as she spoke with her master's voice, "Kai, those who do wrong will ultimately destroy themselves."
Eden's eyes fell upon the woman's face. His expression at that moment was beyond astonishment! He seemed as if he had seen a ghost!
"I am his disciple," Jennifer reverted to her true tone, suppressing the turmoil within, trying not to show any personal emotions, "By hierarchy, I should address you as Mr. Adams, but you are not worthy of it."
Eden was bewildered. A disciple? A disguised disciple? A medical disciple? Then what of his medical skills...?
"You plotted against the king, but fortunately, we discovered it in time and have prepared the antidote for him," Jennifer informed him truthfully, "Now you can find peace."
"..." Eden looked at her, seeing no signs of deceit. His heart plummeted.
"What are you waiting for? Take him away!" The king did not want to see him for another second.
Two generals dragged Eden away, offering him no chance to resist.
As they watched his departing figure, everyone knew Eden's fate-certain death.
Despite Eden's downfall, Catherine did not rejoice. Her focus was solely on the king. "How are you?" She approached the king, hesitant to touch him, yet yearning to embrace him. "Are you poisoned?"
Tears welled up in her eyes. She was so distressed, her heart ached.
The king coughed softly, meeting her gaze, shaking his head reassuringly, "It's nothing, don't worry too much. Go back and rest early."
Then the king's gaze swept gently over everyone around him. Officials of high rank had gathered, all displaying concern and sorrow.
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Seriously!!! 2 very short chapters per day!!!...