Provoking a Graceful Bloom Novel

---- Chapter 241 "W-what do you mean?" Freya suddenly faltered, a belated sense of panic washing over her. Her eyes swept the surroundings. Beyond the royal family were officials and members of the capital's great houses. The annual Autumn Hunt was a grand and solemn affair. Even the king was in attendance, as was any noble with the right to witness the event. The outer plaza of the forested hunting grounds was packed, every inch lined with spectators. Selena's words hadn't been entirely clear. It wasn't that she didn't want to seek justice, but that she couldn't do it openly.

Because the wound Freya inflicted on Sebastian hadn't just hurt his body. It had also damaged his pride and dignity for the rest of his life. But that didn't mean Selena was going to let that arrogant, overbearing woman go unpunished. She stepped forward and looked down at Freya, but spoke to Wilfred. "Your Majesty, this woman is the daughter of a bandit, a rebel who went against the kingdom. My brother was the one who led the troops to capture her father, Henry Talmar, and earned great merit for it.

But this woman took advantage of Prince Frederick's favor and hurt my brother as she pleased." ---- "Lena..." Wilfred's feelings were hard to describe. Selena had chosen this moment to bring things up partly because Frederick wasn't present, and partly because the Duke of Blackmoor's household might be needed to rescue the prince later. After all, every member of the duke's household was a master in their own right. And more importantly, she had just saved the Obsidian Monarch.

If she could rescue him, perhaps she could rescue Frederick as well Wilfred glanced at Andrew, who leaned in and whispered, " General Warren has already been sent for. He will lead the Royal Army here shortly." Mobilizing the Royal Army would take some time; it wasn't something that could be rushed. They had to wait. So, was this the reason Selena was settling old scores with Freya now? She knew she had time, and using it to teach that insolent woman a lesson wouldn't hinder Frederick's rescue Selena was young, but bold, and she acted with careful calculation.

Ruth's frustration finally boiled over. "Selena! Since you've already encountered the wolf pack, take everyone and rescue Fred immediately!" ---- Selena seemed to not hear Ruth's words at all. Her gaze remained fixed on Freya. "My brother and | have always been loyal to Prince Frederick. Should anything happen to him, we would protect him, even at the cost of our own lives. Yet, my brother was wounded by Prince Frederick's own woman!" "Seize her!" Wilfred commanded. Guards moved immediately, restraining Freya, who yelled, "What are you doing?

Fred won't forgive this when he returns!" Her panic surged. She could feel the murderous intent radiating from Selena's eyes. That wretched woman! How dare she make a move against her while Frederick was away? She must have lost her mind! Freya struggled wildly. "Let me go!" Even the people from Frederick's household dared not interfere. After all, the king himself was there! "Let me go! Selena, release me!" Selena smiled faintly, but it was a cold and terrifying one. It made Freya's heart seize, leaving her utterly speechless. In that instant, she realized the truth.

The woman in front of her was the real Selena, a force like a devil. All this time, she had truly underestimated Selena, far too much. ---- Selena stepped closer, bending slightly so only Freya and the two guards could hear. "Did you think | was easy to bully? That my patience meant | lacked the courage to fight back? Tell me, did it ever occur to you that that first strike was only the beginning? Did you truly believe one blow could repay the debt you owe my brother?" she said, her voice low and deadly calm. Freya's breathing hitched sharply. 'W-what do you mean? W- what are you going to do?"