Let Me Go My Mafia Husband (Aria and Alessandro) novel Chapter 576

Chapter 576 The Royal Witch
*Selena*

Harper remained steadfast and fiercely loyal to her king. I understood that extracting information from her would prove to be a daunting task. Yet, I refused to concede defeat; determination fueled my persistence.

"But why?" I furrowed my brow, attempting to coax her into cooperation. "Harper, you need not fear anyone. As your future queen, I assure you of your safety," I reassured, reaching out to touch her shoulder. However, she evaded my touch and busied herself with her tasks.

"I possess no knowledge of the king's personal affairs. His private life is closely guarded, and he divulges little to none of it," she explained impassively, finally turning to face me. "If you seek answers, why not confront the king directly?" she challenged.

Ah, a clever response indeed.

"I thought about it," I shrugged, feigning innocence. "But he didn't tell me. Perhaps he thought I'd be jealous if he discussed his former lover with me." I smiled coyly. "But I'm not jealous. I'm curious and eager to know. I hoped you could share something with me that would help me impress the king." I pouted, emphasizing my desire for information.

"My queen, the king is already smitten by you. You don't need to impress him," Harper reassured me.

"Oh, come on, Harper. Don't change the topic. Tell me about Arabella," I insisted, growing annoyed by her evasion. She looked at me suspiciously.

"Never mind. I think no one here wants to talk about her as if she were a bad woman," I scowled.

"No, that's not true," Harper protested promptly, and I knew I had struck a chord.

"Oh, really?!" I challenged. "But it seems like none of you like her, and discussing her is treated as a sin."

"No, Your Highness! That's far from the truth. Everyone respects her. But trust me, no one here knows much about Lady Arabella," she said desperately. "However, I have heard she was a very noble and humble woman."

"Where did you hear about her?" I inquired, delving deeper into the conversation.

"I heard from some elders, but they also haven't seen her or know much about her," she explained.

"Okay, I believe you," I replied with a soft smile, though a sense of frustration gnawed at me. It seemed like a futile effort. Now, where should I go to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Arabella?

"But, Your Highness!" she suddenly squealed, as if remembering something important. "I know that there's only one person very close to the king. Maybe she can help you."

Wow! Now I hit the jackpot!

"Really? Tell me, who is she, Harper?" I demanded eagerly.

"The royal witch, Cassandra!" she replied.

The royal witch?!

“Cassandra!" I repeated in astonishment.

"Yes, my Queen. She is the king's personal adviser and the most trustworthy person. Perhaps she can help," Harper explained, her tone earnest.