Provoking a Graceful Bloom Novel

---- Chapter 240 Nathaniel set his cup down and was about to rise. Liam quickly leaned in, speaking in a low voice, "Your Highness, you're injured, and the wolf pack is dangerous. You shouldn't go." Andrew's gaze flicked anxiously to Selena as he urgently asked, " Lady Campbell, you truly encountered a pack of black wolves? Tell us, how dangerous was it?" Selena finally stepped toward Wilfred, bowing slightly as she spoke, "It was indeed perilous. | only barely escaped with my life. | owe my safety to my family members who came to my aid. "What exactly is happening with Fred?

Speak up!" Ruth snapped, drenched in sweat from anxiety. Her son's life hung in the balance, and that wretched woman remained so calm, as if the matter did not concern her at all! "My lady, | didn't see Prince Frederick, so | can't say what became of him inside the hunting grounds," said Selena. Ruth pointed at her, furious beyond measure. "But he went toward the black wolves to rescue you! It's because of you that he's in danger!" ---- However, Selena remained calm and unruffled.

"Lady Ruth, | never asked for Prince Frederick's help, so this has nothing to do with me." Everyone present stared in shock, full of confusion. Frederick had encountered the wolf pack, putting his life at risk, yet Selena remained so composed and seemingly unconcerned, showing not a trace of anxiety. Just half a month ago, hadn't she risked her life to travel a thousand miles to save the man she loved without showing the slightest fear of death? Why did she seem so unconcerned now, when Frederick's life hung in the balance?

Suddenly, a figure came rushing out from the direction of the camp, anxiously calling out, "Selena Campbell, what's the situation with Frederick? | heard he ran into a wolf pack. Did you lead him there? Tell me!" The voice was loud and rude, but Selena didn't even need to look up to know who it was. Without sparing her a glance, Selena kept her eyes on the king and said, "I ran into Prince Nathaniel in the hunting grounds-" "Thankfully, Lena came to my rescue. Had it not been for her, | fear | might have met a grave fate," Nathaniel interjected softly. Aripple of astonishment swept the crowd.

---- The Obsidian Monarch had needed Selena to rescue him? She truly was extraordinary! Selena lowered her gaze, a flicker of something passing through her eyes. However, there was no need to explain at this moment. "Then, you encountered the wolf pack as well? Were you hurt?" Adelaide asked, wide-eyed. "A few scratches, nothing serious. Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty," Nathaniel replied. Andrew grew frantic. "The Obsidian Monarch is so skilled and yet was wounded by the wolves. T-then, Prince Frederick-" "Fred is in danger!" Ruth cried, nearly tearing the handkerchief in her grip.

Equally agitated, Freya strode forward and seized Selena's sleeve. "Where exactly is he now? What's his condition? Tell me, did you-" "Let go," Selena said, casting her a cool glance A furious Freya looked like she wanted to tear Selena apart. "I'm asking you a question! What happened to Fred? Answer me... Argh! She was shoved heavily to the ground. ---- "What are you" "Who do you think you are? How dare you be so loud and insolent before His Majesty? Do you think you can lay hands on someone from my household?

My family has served the kingdom for generations, and | am the descendant of loyal ministers. How dare a crude and uncouth woman like you lay hands on me!" Selena's eyes narrowed as she glanced down at Freya, who sat on the ground. Her gaze was icy and forbidding, carrying a touch of menace. "| haven't finished settling the score for you wounding my brother. Yet here you are, still prancing around in front of me. Do you think Aurensia has no law?"