Making your life miserable

As soon as they settled into the carriage, Zenna turned to Radulf, her voice laced with curiosity and concern.

"Why did you go to such lengths for me?" she asked. "How did you manage to convince my father? Now, Aria is punished, and the royal family has already made you their enemy."

Radulf's gaze remained steady, his expression unwavering. "Aria tried to kill you," he stated simply.

"I used the same words your father once used on me when I pleaded for my parents' lives four years ago. Why should Aria be granted mercy when her crime was far worse than anyone can even imagine? Phillipe claims to be fair and just, so I asked him to prove it by holding Aria accountable for her actions. She has humiliated you repeatedly, and this time, she crossed a line that could not be ignored." He exhaled sharply before adding, "As for the royal family, they were always my enemies, Zenna. That hasn't changed."