When Petals Meet The Blade (Priscilla and Waldo) novel Chapter 58

Chapter 58

Monica twitched the comer of her mouth, ready to speak, but when she saw Jessica calmly sipping her coffee, she let out a quiet nigh and led ch

Waldo continued to watch Jessica, waiting for her to respond.

Jessica set her cup down and smiled. “Don’t worry, Your Highness, I really don’t want in marry you, and I certainly don’t look forward to you touching

“Jessica, stop being so stubborn! Look at what’s happening to you and General Garbisch! You’ve both been pushed to the brink,”

At this point, he thought, ‘Only I can save the Yates family! This woman has no support left, no way out. Why is she still being so defiant?”

“if I hadn’t arrived in time today, the people from the Grover House would’ve barged into Delight Hall and told General Algernon about Garbisch: General Algernon finds out that his only grandson has been infertile, how long do you think his frail borly can take it? He’ll die from the shock!”

General Algernon had been bedridden ever since his three sons died in battle, grieving deeply for years.

He had only survived this long because of expensive medicine and careful care, barely holding on. Such a fragile man couldn’t handle any more stress.

If the people from the Grover House had really gone in today, no one could say how much longer General Algernon would last Waldo thought, ‘Don’t she and her brother understand that?”

He continued, “Breaking off our engagement will only bring harm to you, your brother, and the Yates family! You’re worried I’m atter your military power, but let’s face it–your family has no heirs. That hundred thousand soldiers will eventually be taken back by the king!

“If you and I marry, even if those soldiers fall under my command, I can still let General Garbisch lead them. But if the King takes them back, what do you think will happen to them?”

He really couldn’t understand. The Jessica he knew, sharp and wise, had suddenly become so shortsighted. He thought, is jealousy really clouding her mind so much that she is willing to risk her family’s lives?”

“Without me, who else can you count on?” he asked.

Waldo’s frustration was clear, but Jessica’s expression remained calm and unreadable.

Instead of responding to him, she changed the subject. “Your Highness, if my brother were fully recovered, how many moves would it take for you to defeat him?”

Waldo froze, his emotions still unsettled.

After a pause, he answered honestly, “If he were in good condition, I could defeat him within twenty moves, if he were slightly weaker, it would be no more than thirty.”

“But I heard from Prince Leon that if my brother had fought Malik in the past, my brother would have lost in ten mows:

“Prince Leon told you this?” Waldo stared at her, disbelief written all over his face. He wondered, “What have she and Prince Leon been talking about?

“Why does my chest suddenly tighten with discomfort?!

“Yes. Prince Leon knew the Yates family was about to face Malik’s warriors, so he invited me and my brother to his residence for some guidance said, smiling.

Waldo didn’t buy it. He thought, “She is Prince Leon’s enemy–why would he help her?”

“Jessica…”

“I’m not lying. Your Highness Prince Lean really

ly wants to help us. I’ve been thinking about it today, and honestly, it’s not that I can’t survive without you.