Rebecca landed on the edge of a cliff not far from her castle, her expression thoughtful as she pondered about Richard.
Her biggest speculation was that his talent had attracted the attention of many factions, and he had accepted their support.
This was something Rebecca considered a crisis—because it meant that, without a doubt, Richard would become a formidable rival for her in the future.
"You!" Her eyes, which were previously narrowed, widened suddenly.
Edward, who had followed her, suddenly wrapped his arms around her from behind.
"Honey, why don't we talk in your room instead?" the man said, resting his chin on her shoulder so that their faces were side by side.
Rebecca frowned, but this man had just given her something incredibly precious.
Whether he had risked his life or spent a great fortune to obtain it, her heart at least felt at ease with him for now.
In the end, she allowed him to continue holding her.
