Chapter 461: An Unexpected Request

Ethan Carter – Supreme Chancellor

The call from Chris came at an odd hour. Past midnight.

I had just finished overseeing the security restructuring when my private line buzzed. Only one person had access to that number.

Chris.

I answered immediately. "Your Majesty."

His voice came through, calm yet carrying an undertone of something I hadn't heard from him before—restlessness.

"Ethan, I need you to do something for me."

"Anything."

A short silence. Then, his next words caught me off guard.

"Find me a woman."

I frowned slightly, straightening in my seat. "A woman?"

"Yes." His tone was firm. "Someone to satisfy my urges. But be discreet. Skylar must never know."

I inhaled slowly, weighing my response. This wasn't a request I had expected from him.

Chris had always been composed, controlled. Even during his years in hiding, he never slipped, never made unnecessary moves. This was different.

The Implications

I could handle it. That wasn't the issue. The issue was the risk.

If word got out—if Skylar even suspected—it could destabilize everything.

"Your Majesty," I said carefully, "are you certain about this? If Skylar—"

"I didn't ask for your opinion, Ethan." His voice sharpened. "I gave you an order."

Silence stretched between us.

Then, I nodded, even though he couldn't see me. "Understood."

Chris exhaled. "Make sure she's… suitable. And trustworthy. I don't need complications."

"I'll handle it."

The line went dead.

I sat there for a moment, fingers tapping against the desk.

Chris was a man of precision. If he wanted this, there was a reason. But what?

A lapse in control? A way to test his power? Or something deeper?

One thing was certain—this could change everything.