Hope
Author: Preshy John
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Liah sat in her quarters thinking about the Queen's words. She'd known Eina for a long time and just like her, Eina’s parents were also criminals.

The girl would do anything to keep her parents' heads. The only one who would want General Ragi out of the way was Lord Cedric.

This Lord Cedric was the one who let Eina's parents get away with her crimes.

With the two pieces coming together, she realized that Eina was working under Lord Cedric just like her. She knew this before her talk with the queen.

The leaf the Queen wanted used to be one of their most cherished plants. Although it was almost extinct because men like Lord Cedric knew the effects it would have on their activities so they had the plants destroyed.

She wasn't lying when she told the Empress the plant was not in the black Empire. She only lied about knowing its existence.

She wasn't friends with Eina but Liah knew what Lord Cedric was capable of. The man was one of the cruelest men to ever exist and if this was his as
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  • My Crippled Ex-Husband Is An Emperor   Confession

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  • My Crippled Ex-Husband Is An Emperor   pregnant

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  • My Crippled Ex-Husband Is An Emperor   Secret

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  • My Crippled Ex-Husband Is An Emperor   

    Done

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  • My Crippled Ex-Husband Is An Emperor   

    Awake

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  • My Crippled Ex-Husband Is An Emperor   

    Answers

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  • My Crippled Ex-Husband Is An Emperor   

    The bracelet

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  • My Crippled Ex-Husband Is An Emperor   

    Free

    “You need to come with me to the palace now,” Daniel told Eisha. “Why? Is something wrong?” She asked. It was sudden to see him return at that this time of the day so she knew for sure that something was up. “Yes, very wrong. The Empress, something is happening to her and we don't know the cause of it,” he said. “What is wrong with the Empress?” Eisha asked. “Her nightmares are becoming reality. She has bite and claw marks all over her and it's becoming frightening. I have this feeling it might have something to do with Roy,” he said. Eisha frowned. She didn't exactly see the connection. As if he read her mind, he responded. “The attacks started immediately after the ceremony,” he explained.“I know Roy is into some shady business but I am not sure he has anything to do with the Empress' ailment,” Eisha argued. “Fine! Even if he's not responsible for it, let's inform the Emperor about his true identity.”“I don't know, Daniel. Is that really necessary…” Eisha drawled uneasily.

  • My Crippled Ex-Husband Is An Emperor   

    Corpse

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  • My Crippled Ex-Husband Is An Emperor   

    Missing

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  • My Crippled Ex-Husband Is An Emperor   

    Evil

    “What do you think?” Ragi moved away from the Empress with a puzzled expression. “I must confess your highness, I have never seen anything like this. It is strange to me,” Ragi said.Ivory’s shoulder sagged hopelessly. She was expecting that response. Even in her kingdom, there had never been a record of anything like it. “So what do we do now? We have less than ten hours to figure this out, Ragi. I don't want my wife going to bed and waking up with more injuries. We need to do something about this,” Styles said. “I'm sorry, your Majesty but I really don't understand what we can do in this situation. It is a new ailment and it is quite scary,” Ragi sighed.Ivory stood, begging to be excused. She couldn't take it anymore. The images in her head was scary enough, she didn't need a reconfirmation.Styles wanted to go after her but Ragi stopped him.“Maybe Darell can help,” he suggested.“Right, Darell! Why didn't we think about that earlier? Get her here as soon as possible. I'll go

  • My Crippled Ex-Husband Is An Emperor   

    Bitten

    Ivory sat in her chelanvers, staring at the clock. She was afraid to sleep. She didn't want a repeat of what happened the last time.A part of her was still trying to convince her that it was all in her head. That she probably for the scratches from thrashing. But the injuries were too deep to have been her nails and the doctor confirmed it too.Styles walked into the room and this time, she was well aware of his presence. “My love,” she smiled. “Why are you still awake? It's pretty late,” he asked then glanced at the baby's cot, “was she giving you trouble?”“A little but I'm glad she's asleep now. I didn't expect you to come in so soon,” she said. Of a truth, she didn't expect him to come to her chambers at all. She was afraid he would easily notice the marks. Although she was fully clothed, she could feel the lust as his eyes roamed her body. “You're a bit overdressed, don't you think?” He spoke up and she bit her lip. “I was catching a cold,” she lied. “Are you feverish?” H