Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1021

Wayne wasn't reassured and continued to advise Yuvan.

"Your Highness, once your ambitions are realized, there will be no shortage of women for you to choose from. When that time comes, you might find Violet no different from anyone else."

"That's enough." Yuvan's expression darkened.

After uttering those words, an unexpected wave of frustration surged within him. It wasn't something he could control—the feeling swelled, crashing over him like a tidal wave until it spilled out.

"I have lived a simple, restrained life these years. I've kept my desires in check, suppressing my nature and not allowing any mistakes to show. It's not like I haven't been tempted over the years, but I ignored all of it because I knew indulging in pleasures would ruin everything. But Violet Spencer is different. She's the first woman I've desired who also happens to be useful. She's the perfect candidate to help me achieve my goals."

Wayne was both alarmed and furious at Yuvan's outburst. For the first time, he raised his voice in a harsh reprimand.

"Your Highness, are you saying you have feelings for Violet? That you're in love with her? If that's what you believe, let me tell you—it's not love. It's just a flimsy excuse to justify despicable behavior. It's nothing more than lust, dressed up as affection. If you truly cared for her, you wouldn't be plotting to ruin her reputation. I've even told you the drug could be fatal, yet you didn't hesitate for a second."

Yuvan's face flushed with anger at being so bluntly confronted. Embarrassed and enraged, he threw caution to the wind.

"Fine! So what if I do have those thoughts? And how dare you call me despicable? How many men out there have multiple wives and concubines, and still keep mistresses? Compared to them, I've lived an ascetic life! Do you need to make a big deal out of one or two instances? Remember your place. You're just my strategist! What I choose to do is none of your business."

"Your Highness!" Wayne didn't back down, and his voice grew colder. "If your aspirations are merely to pursue women and indulge in fleeting desires, then I want no part to play in your future. I wish you all the best. I hope your ambitions come true and your future is bright."

The room fell into an oppressive silence.

Yuvan's expression alternated between shades of red and white, but he managed to hold back his anger and soften his tone.

"Wayne, don't say such things. It would hurt my feelings. I'm not someone who acts on impulse. I've always valued your advice and followed it. Perhaps the string of failures since arriving in the capital has put me in a foul mood, which made me think of this as a way to relieve myself. It's just a woman, after all. If you disapprove, then I won't dwell on it any further."