CHAPTER 16 (2). SHUT YOUR MOUTH

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"Rosemond Mary La Phelps is the Baroness of this Marvinus Empire, and the concubine of my husband, His Majesty. At the same time, you are the faithful servant of us as a couple, and so my servant. Do you know of this?"

"I do not know, Your Majesty."

Patrizia's hand moved once again at those words, but this time, Rosemond wasn't an easy victim this time. One hand grasped Patrizia's thin wrist, while the other hand still covered her cheek that was covered with blood. She laughed crookedly and said to Patrizia, "I don't know, Your Majesty. That I am your servant, and that you are the woman who will become the mother of this empire."

"It's all right, Rosemond. If your head is bad, you may not comprehend it. I understand. But don't worry too much. These are things that you will gradually learn while you live your life."