Chapter 150

But of course, Heinz didn’t let go when they were up. Chloe slid her hand between their pressed-together bodies, trying to pry herself free.

“Heinz, you’re making this difficult. I have a life too, you know… And our relationship is supposed to be a secret. If people find out you imprinted with me, I’m the one who’ll be in danger.”

“Oh, right. You said the people who hate me might come after you. I’m sorry. I’ll be more careful.”

His eyebrows drooped into what might’ve been a heart-breakingly pitiful expression to someone else. But Chloe’s heart remained perfectly still — smooth and undisturbed like a quiet lake.

“Exactly. Protecting me means protecting yourself.”

She said it in a soothing voice. Heinz gave a little wave and finally turned to leave.

“But Chloe…”

Just when she thought he was really about to leave, Heinz called out to her again.

“About what I said yesterday, regarding the Crown Prince…”

So that’s why he hadn’t left yet? He was feeling guilty for revealing official secrets?

Such a coward.

“I didn’t hear anything.”

Chloe’s words signaled that she understood. The expression on Heinz’s face brightened, and he walked away with light steps.

Before he even got far, Chloe shut the door behind him and stepped back inside.

Her expression turned so cold it could have frozen anyone who saw it.

“They moved Milchin and Kama Jin’s bodies to the palace? They’re treating it as a homicide, not suicide, and are now searching for the culprit?”

Who could have done such a thing?

Chloe was determined to cover up the incident completely. To do so, the first thing to take care of was the bodies.

I need to get to the palace.

But how? She had no idea how to go about it.

Chloe, still without a title, needed either an invitation from royalty or someone who could vouch for her identity to gain access to the palace.

The only person who could have invited her, Priscilla, had cut off contact after her failed attempt to eliminate Riena.

Chloe had tried throwing bait to Helios at the last banquet, but he had not responded.

Should I ask Duke Marzov for help?

However, that didn’t seem like a good idea. She had to conceal her movements as much as possible.

It would be great if Priscilla would just call me again.

But how could she make Priscilla trust her again and call her?

Chloe, quick-witted as ever, immediately found a way — a powerful way that would force Priscilla to call her.

I wanted to wait and observe a little longer, but there’s no helping it.

Standing in the living room, Chloe made her way to the dressing room. After moving the dresses aside, she entered a dimly lit room and switched on the light.

Chloe scanned the wall, where names were engraved. Her gaze lingered on Milchin’s name. There was an “X” mark above it, something that hadn’t been there before.

“Useless bastard. Can’t even deal with that naive girl. I misjudged that person.”

Chloe, without a hint of mourning for the dead, placed a needle in the empty space.

“M… A…”

Chloe murmured the name of her next prey as her hands moved busily.

All morning, the only sound echoing through Chloe’s secret room was the scratching of the wall.

***

After meeting with Priscilla, I ended up taking a long nap. I must have been just as tense as she was.

“Rienna, wake up. We were supposed to go out this afternoon.”

A large hand gently shook me. Then a sweet voice slipped right into my ear.

Half-asleep, I forced my eyes open. A handsome face was right in front of mine.

“Yawn… Where are we going?”

A yawn escaped before I could stop it, and I quickly covered my mouth. Even after witnessing such an unflattering sight, Helios didn’t frown. He simply smiled and helped me sit up.

“You asked me a favor the other day about finding Kama Jin’s friend, remember?”

“Yes! That person! He said he had something to tell me.”

“Yeah, I found him. I thought about summoning him to the palace, but after hearing the report, I figured it’d be better if we go to him. Want to meet him?”

“Yes!”

I had to uncover the truth behind Kama Jin’s death.

That’s where it all begins.

What Chloe’s true identity really is.

And whether Helios imprinting on her was truly fate and meant to be.

“Let’s go,” I said.

I will find out. No matter what.

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