When Petals Meet The Blade (Priscilla and Waldo) novel Chapter 73

Chapter 73

The royal family was ruthless. When you were useful, they showered you with titles and wealth, treating you like royalty.

But once you were no longer of value, they’d take everything back and give it to someone else who was

To take what was yours, they’d stop at nothing–even if it meant destroying everything about you.

Jessica suddenly rushed over and tugged at Gachisch’s sleeve

Still lost in thought about bis strategy for the upcoming match with Gail, Gathisch turned around sharply when she pulled him

Seeing her pale face, he immediately tried to reassure her. “Jessica, don’t worry. I’ll definitely win this fight. Even if I don’t win, as long as give my all, the King won’t blame our family.”

Jessica looked up at him, her heart heavy with sorrow.

He thought, Poor Garbisch. He’s so loyal to the country, so dedicated to the king. He’s a warrior who doesn’t know how to play the political game

“He works tirelessly to bring glory to the country, not realizing that Grand Square has been set up by the King as his personal trap, designed to ruin him” But she couldn’t say any of this

Garbisch had a heart full of patriotism, just like their parents. He was straightforward, sincere, and rare to find. She didn’t want Garbisch’s pure heart to

be shattered

She said, “it’s alright. I just want to remind you that, no matter the outcome, as long as you’ve done your best, there’s no shame in it.”

“Yes, no shame!”

Garbisch and Jessica took their seats together.

Though he still wore a smile, the worry in his brow never quite left.

The silver spear slipping from his hands–Garbisch still had doubts. A warrior without confidence would be affected by the pressure, which could interfere with his performance.

Jessica furrowed her brows slightly, her hand instinctively reaching for the long spear beside Garbisch

Seeing this, Monica quickly stepped forward. “My lady.”

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Monica shook her head, silently wamingh

Monica thought, “My lady, do you still remember what you promised General Algernon?”

Jessica bither lip, lowered her gaze, and reluctantly pulled her hand back from the spear,

The scene around them grew livelier.

After the ministers and their families arrived, the sops and daughters of the royal family and nobility began to filter in. The atmosphere was bustling.

The Waldo House members had also arrived.

As soon as they entered, Waldo spotted her among the crowd.

Whenever Jessica was around, it was impossible not to notice her. She had a way of drawing people’s attention, especially the men

But today, as Waldo looked at Jessica, he had an unexpected reaction. She wasn’t wearing a dress, but instead, a fitted outfit designed for movement.

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The outfit was perfectly tailored, hugging her figure, and in the winlight, her delicate curves were clearly outlined. Her figure was slender yet full, gracefs but strong, pure yet subtly alluring

Though she moved with poise and dignity, without the slightest hint of firtation, it was infuriating–how, from her demeanor to her presence, she could

captivate someone in