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Rafael quickly returned to the Hell Monarch Estate and went to the council hall, where Everett awaited reports. Rafael instructed Jacob to gather information on the three female officials who had recently arrived. Thorough examination of the details was crucial.

At Concord Lodge, Violet, having drunk a great deal of coffee, felt unwell. Excusing herself, she instructed the Westhaven guards to wait while she went to the inner chamber. Carissa accompanied her.

A Stellish-speaking maid was summoned, and the two women were escorted toward the inner chamber. Passing the main courtyard, they noticed it was brightly lit and heard an argument from within.

Carissa saw that most of the envoys and Lisandra's female officials were present—a dozen or more people arguing. Their voices were not loud, but some looked solemn, others angry. Understanding little Westic, Carissa nevertheless clearly heard the words "danger" and "very dangerous."

She paused to listen, but the maid urged them onward. Carissa and Violet continued to the inner chamber, the sounds of the dispute fading. They exchanged an uncertain look. This did not seem like a discussion about the upcoming negotiations. Lisandra was absent, yet guards and maids, including one wearing a medical officer's hat, were present.

By the light of passing lanterns, Carissa observed the maid, who seemed to have recently come from the courtyard. The maid appeared quietly anxious.

Remembering Lisandra's earlier vomiting during negotiations, Carissa wondered if the grand princess's condition had worsened. Turning to the maid, she asked, "Has Grand Princess Lisandra improved? If not, we have a physician in the capital, Sebastian—"

Before Carissa finished, the maid's eyes brightened. "Sebastian Dalton? The renowned physician? Is he in the capital?"

"Yes," Carissa replied, sensing Lisandra's headache had likely intensified. "Should we send for him to examine Grand Princess Lisandra?"

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The maid hesitated, then shook her head. "No need, Your Grace. Her Highness has taken medicine and is already feeling much better."

"Is she truly better?" Carissa was suspicious. The maid's eyes had lit up at the mention of Sebastian, but now her gaze flickered, avoiding Carissa's.

"Yes, Your Grace. Please hurry. I must return to attend to the grand princess," the maid urged.

Carissa, having only accompanied Violet, lingered behind. She said to the maid, "You're one of Grand Princess Lisandra's personal attendants, aren't you? You brought medicine, yes? If you need any ingredients, tell us; we'll send for them. We only want Her Highness to recover."

The maid nodded but remained wary. Carissa chatted casually, asking, "What's your name? How long have you served Grand Princess Lisandra?"

"My name is Aria," the maid answered. "I've served Her Highness since I was eleven—twelve years now."

"I wouldn't have guessed you were twenty-three. I thought you were seventeen or eighteen. Your name is lovely," Carissa complimented.

"Her Highness chose my name," Aria replied softly.

"I see." Carissa noticed Aria kept glancing toward the inner chamber, anxious to return. "Shouldn't you be attending to Her Highness? Is she settled?"

"Her Highness… is settled." Aria hesitated. "Um… You mentioned Mr. Dalton. Is he difficult to contact?"

"It depends who's contacting him."

Carissa was certain Lisandra hadn't improved. She recalled the argument about "danger" and "very dangerous," wondering if it referred to Lisandra's condition.

Furrowing her brows, she said seriously, "Aria, tell me. Has Her Highness truly improved? Is her condition dangerous? You're her attendant; you know we wish her no harm."

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Tears welled up in Aria's almond-shaped eyes.

"Your Grace," she cried, "Her Highness fainted after a fit. The royal physician suspects a brain tumor, which is very dangerous. They're arguing about summoning a Starhaven physician."

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