"Perhaps you should take a look at the agreement sitting by your table, which clearly states how Herald tricked her into signing a faulty contract! He used her, used her negligence to his advantage-" Ruby paused, staring at his back.
She gulps, blinking before regaining her composure, " Your Majesty, you may wish to punish the Princess according to her obtrusive actions, but cannot strip her of her titles before the court and humiliate her."
"And you speak for her for what purpose, Ruby?"
The King had dropped his shoulders; his voice came off as if he was tired, too occupied with something else. He had lost interest long ago, but he could not ignore her.
"I see her as my sister-"
"A sister who could not respect her Queen."
Ruby clenched her teeth, stepping forward. Her head was
