Chapter 56

Haris sounded annoyed by my doubt: "Don't worry. He won't recall without my aid."

As long as I get what I desire, so will you.

His face softened.

I requested for another bottle of the miraculous medicine.

I had never forgotten that Elizabeth was still in the picture.

She'd disclose my strategy if she told Stephan Buther. This couldn't happen.

When I reached for Haris' bottle, he instantly retracted his hand.

I handed him my wallet without counting its contents.

Only then did he give me the miraculous medicine.

With a nod, I picked up Stephan Buther and took him back to the castle. Once he was in bed, I called a maid and went to Elizabeth.

I knocked.

As I waited outside Elizabeth's room, a maid delivering hot porridge approached.

I grabbed the maid's dish and followed her inside Elizabeth's room.

I put the magic potion to the oatmeal while no one was looking. I told myself I was OK.

Everyone who stood in my path should be punished.

POV: Elizabeth