Chapter 125: Suspicions

ALIAH

You must understand, Princess Aliahanna, Baron Tappit is a second son. His brother died in an unfortunate riding accident, thrusting him into a role he had no desire, and no training for.'

Robin explained this in the privacy of the manner's guest suite. Baron Tappit reluctantly made the rooms available to them, but only after he realised his unexpected visitors were not leaving his manor that night, whether he offered hospitality or not.

Aliah stopped her pacing while she considered the chamberlain's words, then responded tersely, 'That does not excuse his rudeness. All children in noble households are brought up to respect common courtesy. Nor does it excuse his stupidity. His advisor immediately saw the sense in our plan, yet he could not be persuaded to it.'

'The problem is,' Dominic interrupted. 'He is so scared of making the wrong move, he cannot make any move at all.'