Chapter 18

Kalla's POV

What exactly are my words against the high officials of our empire? What do I have against the princess's accusation?

"Morias! You are one of the people I trust in this palace! Your son's wrong behavior should not be covered up!" shouted the queen.

"Stand up, Morias, if you don't want me to punish you and your son." The king said it coldly.

I immediately let go of my mother's embrace and looked up at the king.

"No! Don't feel sorry for the mother. She's not guilty; we don't have to accept any punishment." I faced the man next to the princess.

"How can you have the conscience to throw stones at an innocent like me for betraying the woman who was given to you?" I answered weakly.

I glanced at the princess, who had sharp eyes on me. In an instant, it came close to me and flew its palm on my face.

I immediately tasted blood on my lips.

"Don't be rude! The evidence has been laid, Kalla; Azure has confessed! You lured her a