Provoking a Graceful Bloom Novel

Chapter 47 As they left , they could see the signboard above Frederick's courtyard gate from a distance . Moonchase Pavilion . Selena's name meant moon , which was why Frederick had named the pavilion that . It was clear just how deeply he had once cared for her . But now , Freya had completely blinded him . Charmed by something new and exciting , he had forgotten the affection he once lavished on Selena . Yet , such passions rarely lasted beyond their first bloom .

" If Prince Frederick realizes that Lady Campbell is still the one he truly loves , then it will be far more difficult for you to deal with her , " Anna said with concern . Ruth snorted coldly . " I would never give her that chance . Selena specifically demanded that Freya attend the banquet . That much is true . If he bothers to ask around , it won't be hard to find out . There's no reason for him not to believe it . " Sometimes , all it took was one truth to cast doubt on someone trustworthy . And once that crack appeared , everything else would be viewed through a lens of suspicion .

" But I will not stand to see that wretched woman live so carefree . " ! Ruth paused , then added , "The Duke of Blackmoor's family is unusually quiet these days . The old duke has surely been hidden away to recover . He hasn't left his home in days , and probably has no idea what happened to his grandson . " You mean ... " Anna caught on immediately . " But Lady Campbell is full of tricks . She'll surely have taken great care with the guards , just to make sure the old duke hears nothing that might upset him . We can't exactly send our own people in either .

" The king had flown into a rage just the other day . If Ruth were to be involved in any other incidents , he would surely turn his anger on her again . That was why this matter must not be tied to her in any way . Ruth looked at Anna . " Do you have any suggestions ? " Selena had felt oddly uneasy all day . " " Don't worry , " Sebastian said softly from his spot next to her . " It doesn't matter what the Obsidian Monarch is planning . I'll be there the entire time . " However , Selena leaned over to Yuvan as they stepped out of the carriage and whispered a few words .

He looked uneasy but finally nodded and turned away . Then , she finally gathered her thoughts and looked up at the grand , imposing building before her . Obsidian Estate . Cloud and Liam had been waiting just outside the gate for some time . The moment they saw Selena and Sebastian step out , both men hurried forward . " Greetings , General Campbell , Lady Campbell , " Liam greeted them with his usual solemn expression . Cloud was much more cheerful . He smiled warmly and said , " General Campbell , Lady Campbell , the prince has been waiting for you for quite a while .

Please , come this way . " " Thank you , " they replied . 1/2 Chapter 47 +25 BONUS The siblings entered the estate together , carefully taking in the scenery of Obsidian Estate along the way . t The decor of the fourth prince's residence reflected its owner in more ways than one . The place was quiet and cold . It felt serious and formal , with a strict atmosphere . Beneath that strictness , there was something hard to understand - an air that made people uneasy or uncertain . It was much like Nathaniel's eyes .

The image of those sharp eyes behind the man's mask flashed through Selena's mind . She had always considered herself brave - calm and composed even in the king's presence , steady and unshaken on the battlefield . Yet somehow , a strange unease crept in whenever those sharp eyes were fixed on her . Sebastian's mood was equally complicated , and even Selena could sense his caution and wariness . The two followed Cloud and Liam through the front courtyard , passing beneath two arched doorways .

After winding down a long corridor , they finally spotted a figure bathed in sunlight in the distance . Chapter 48