Chapter 160

Antern, ever the keen observer with years of managing complex family affairs under his belt, assessed the situation quickly. His voice was steady, though there was a subtle hint of concern. “My lady,” he said, “one thing is clear: the king wants you to make a strategic move. If he didn’t care about your future, he could have simply handed you a corporate merger, forcing you into a partnership you wouldn’t have any choice but to accept.”