Chapter 27. Manipulation

"What evil are you talking about? I have the protection of a god and I have my gifts too. You have nothing to fear. Your father lives in isolation and has become paranoid. He believes that a simple wind can become a storm." He said, but he was worried. Would he have more attempts to kill him? But of course, he would. Whoever poisoned the wine would try again. He would not give up so easily.

"This evil that is all around you is real. Do not underestimate my father's wisdom. He is not as you think." She replied, but he didn't even hear her words.

"I need to find out who is behind this... I'm afraid it's Eliza. She's different... And she acted so distantly... when the dog died at her feet..." He said, not wanting to believe it was her. For he would have to send her away and he felt guilty for refusing to lie with her and making her lie with the doctor without knowing. Soon she who valued noble blood.... That to her wou