Cat and Mouse Game (1)

Heath was chatting with the Emperor when they stepped into the room where Liam and Harriet were resting. They had been discussing a new family name for the new Duchy that Heath would head, and they were planning to announce it soon.

But they both agreed that they should hear Harriet's opinion on this.

The two turned down the hall as Heath began to slowly stop walking. His face was pale, but his cheeks were flushed red. He quickly walked in front of Axias and blocked his steps.

"What is it? Is there any problem?" asked the middle-aged man seeing Heath blocking his way.

Heath had heard those voices before at Almandine Castle. It was also noon, like now, and his sister and brother-in-law were…

Heath shook his head firmly. “Let's talk to Elder Sister later. No, just do it tomorrow. She and the Duke must be resting right now.”

Axias could smell something fishy and he started to narrow his eyes suspiciously.