Provoking a Graceful Bloom Novel

---- Chapter 250 After hearing Yuvan's report, Selena's expression remained perfectly calm as she sipped her tea. On the other hand, Sebastian's chest tightened with unease. Lena, we failed to protect Prince Frederick. His Majesty might punish us for this." Selena traced the rim of her cup and asked lightly, "We saved Prince Frederick. Why would His Majesty punish us for that?" "His Majesty only gave us the Dragon Sentinels' emblem because he had no other choice. | fear he's already holding a grudge, and now he's found the perfect excuse to cause trouble for our family," Sebastian explained.

Earlier, Selena had refused to rescue Frederick for quite a while, and forced Wilfred to hand over the Dragon Sentinels' emblem. The Dragon Sentinels were established to protect members of the royal family, so once she became their deputy commander, rescuing Frederick became perfectly justified. However, the truth was that she had pressured the king into it. She must've had a death wish to have done that. Though Wilfred said nothing at the time, he would surely vent that anger later. "But | am useful.

No matter how angry His Majesty is, he should ---- know that our household is still of value to him," Selena said calmly, glancing at her brother with a smile. "Don't worry, Seb. His Majesty knows how to use capable people. He isn't a fool." Sebastian's face changed, and he quickly warned, "Lena, don't talk carelessly! Words can bring trouble." Selena merely smiled and said nothing further. On the other hand, Sally nodded in agreement. "I think my lady is right.

Previously, the Dragon Sentinels answered to Prince Frederick, but you've always been the one managing things behind the scenes, my lord. Most of the men really respect you. "Now that the Dragon Sentinels' emblem rests with you, it only makes sense that you take full command of the men you've always led. His Majesty isn't blind. He knows your contributions and won't be angry." Sebastian shook his head, exasperated, "You really picked up your mistress' bad habits. How can you say such things behind His Majesty's back?

Do you have a death wish?" He couldn't do anything but shake his head at the pair. However, Sally wasn't entirely wrong. Frederick's leg was now ruined, and it was unclear if it would ever fully heal. Even the Obsidian Monarch had been injured in the hunting grounds. Someone had to take charge of the ---- capital's defenses eventually. Ultimately, Wilfred was a wise ruler. At times like this, he knew how to make use of capable people. "As long as our family remains useful, he won't punish us.

But if he ever decides to, it'll simply mean we've outlived our usefulness." Selena set her cup down and glanced at Sally. "Go see if Aunt Qiana is ready." "Yes, my lady." Sally nodded and left. Knowing Selena wanted to speak with her brother in private, Yuvan quickly made up an excuse to step out as well Once the study was left to the siblings alone, Selena's voice softened as she said, "Seb, Freya has been subjected to royal mutilation. From now on, her life will be worse than death.

She is ruined." "Lena-" "When that black wolf was about to bite Prince Frederick yesterday, | was already there. | knew that bite would sever his tendons, but | still didn't act." "Lena!" Sebastian's chest tightened, his breath ragged. What she had just revealed was a deadly secret. If anyone found out, it would ---- be a death sentence! He quickly scanned the room and the windows. Selena smiled.

"If | can't sense someone hiding nearby with even my level of skill, then it won't matter how much you look around like that." Sebastian now understood that his sister's inner energy far surpassed his own. No wonder she had once said he didn't truly understand her. But... "Lena, is what you just said true?" he asked Did she really have a chance to save Frederick before his leg was ruined? 1