Chapter 91. You’re Not Leaving Me Again

“Still no word from your daughter, Monsieur?” inquired Mariano, my newly-appointed butler. After killing both Russo and Henri, I found it necessary to have a reliable right-hand man. Mariano had served me faithfully for many years.

“She’s engrossed in her duties, Mariano,” I exhaled a puff of smoke from my cigar. Weeks had passed since I dispatched Vienna to Lucian’s territory, and I hadn’t received any updaI assume she has gained Cercei’s support,” I replied.

“But what if Cercei decides not to return here once she learns the truth?” Mariano expressed his worry. I chuckled at his worry.

“That was never the plan, Mariano,” I shook my head.

“Then what is?” he asked, genuinely curious.

“Once Cercei discovers her true origin, all the lies she’s been shielded from will shatter her beliefs. She will harbour resentment towards her Mother, and above all, she will loathe Lucian,” I explained, pacing thoughtfully.

“Once she despises