Provoking a Graceful Bloom Novel

---- Chapter 269 As Selena hadn't come to Obsidian Estate for three days, a certain Demon Lord had grown increasingly irritable, especially when he heard she'd gone to Hawthorne Estate. Did she still have feelings for Frederick? Had she decided she didn't want Nathaniel anymore? The thought alone made his blood boil. He was this close to killing someone! "Your Highness, there's a young lady asking to see you," a guard reported. "Quick, send her in!" He immediately changed into a fresh set of clothes, which were white in color.

A few days ago, Selena had mentioned that he always wore dark colors, which made him look a bit intimidating. So, today, he chose a white outfit. He thought he looked surprisingly good But as he stepped out, Nathaniel frowned. A young lady asking to see him? If it were Selena, the guard would have announced that Lady Campbell was here. Feeling a twinge of disappointment, he turned back toward his study to look over some letters. But then, he hesitated. What if it was Selena after all?

He strode ---- quickly to the main hall, where a young lady was indeed waiting The moment Nathaniel entered, a sudden breeze swept over her. He wore white, and the flowing fabric made him look almost unreal. His tall, slender figure seemed cold and intimidating at first, like a powerful warrior. But upon a closer look, his movements were graceful and calm, practically ethereal. How could one person look so contradictory? The half-mask across his face didn't hide his allure.

In fact, it amplified it, as well as added depth and mystery that no one else possessed Mira had always admired Nathaniel, but seeing him now made her feel like time had stopped. His image was etched deeply in her mind; she knew she would never forget it. "Your Highness-" To her shock, Nathaniel turned on his heel and started to walk away before she could say another word. "Your Highness! I'm Mira Talmar from Hawthorne Estate! | attended the Autumn Hunt with Prince Frederick's team!" Mira hurried after him, stepping in front of him to block his path.

" Your Highness, there is something important | need to discuss with you." The name Mira didn't ring a bell for Nathaniel, but Hawthorne ---- Estate did "What's my brother up to now?" he asked, his interest piqued A certain woman had gone to Hawthorne Estate just a few days ago. Who knew what she and Frederick had talked about? And now, she hadn't come to see him for days. Maybe that pitiful, sniveling coward had made himself out to be the victim in front of her. After all, Selena had been with that man for years.

Even if her heart now belonged solely to Nathaniel, it wouldn't be surprising if she still felt a bit of pity for Frederick. The thought annoyed him, but it also made him curious enough not to dismiss Mira right away. He turned back toward the hall and ordered tea to be served. Mira let out a quiet breath of relief and followed him in. However, Nathaniel didn't invite her to sit, which made her feel awkward. After a moment of hesitation, she decided to do it the way martial arts folk would. She sat down on her own, ignoring etiquette. "Speak.

What has happened at Hawthorne Estate these past few days?" Nathaniel asked, sipping his tea. His mask covered the upper half of his face, but his sharp nose and full lips remained visible. Just the sight made Mira's long- ---- frozen heart thaw a little more. If not for the scars, how breathtakingly handsome would this man be? But then again, she had feelings for him, so his ruined face was of no consequence. What she wanted was the unmatched heroism of the Obsidian Monarch, and a strength that no one in the world could rival.

"There's nothing unusual happening at Hawthorne Estate these days. Your Highness, | came today to discuss something else. It's a matter that could change the balance of power in all of Aurensia," Mira said.