Chapter 254 - I Won’t Miss This Time (2) (1/2)

Although there was little doubt that Ophelia and Redfield had committed serious crimes, it was not yet determined what punishments would be imposed. Sullivan and Carlisle would continue to keep an investigation open until then, although the Emperor’s rapidly deteriorating health was a cause for concern.

Kkiiig.

The Emperor’s chief butler walked into the room.

“Hail to the Crown Princess and Crown Princess. Eternal glory to the Ruford Empire.”

“Welcome. Has anything happened to Father?”

The butler shook his head.

“No. He’s had a bad cough recently, but it has been quiet tonight. He’s in as good condition as he ever was. There is no need for worry.”

Elena sighed with relief. This time, it was Carlisle who spoke.

“Why is he looking for me?”

“Ah…Her Majesty the Empress came and pleaded to the Emperor on behalf of the Second Prince. I believe His Majesty would like to discuss the matter with you.”

He reported exactly what he had heard from Ophelia. Carlisle gave a quick nod of acknowledgment.

“Very well. I’ll be there soon.”

“Yes, Your Highness. His Majesty requested that you meet him at the Northern Palace?”

“Northern Palace?”

Carlisle looked momentarily puzzled, but then he gave another nod. The Northern Palace was a remote, quiet place, surrounded by beautiful scenery. He assumed that his father wanted to talk in private.

“I’ll take my leave.”

The head butler bowed deeply and then left the room. Carlisle turned towards Elena.

“What were you just saying?”

“Never mind. Go see His Majesty and I’ll tell you later.”

It would take a while for her to explain the full story of how she had returned from the past, so thought it better to set it aside for now. Carlisle threw her an intrigued look, but Sullivan was waiting, and he was forced to stand up from his seat.

“Very well. I’ll listen to your words when I get back.”

He stepped towards the door. Elena watched his retreating back, when a spontaneous thought crossed her mind.

“Caril.”

Carlisle stopped and turned at her call, his eyes lit by a mysterious blue glow.

“May I come with you to see Father as well? It has been a while since I’ve last spoken with him. There is something else I want to speak to him about.”

She wanted to talk with him more on the ancient curse on the Imperial Family. In the future, she didn’t just intend to keep the curse at bay—she was determined to break it. Sullivan, who considered the curse to be more of a blessing, would not be happy about it, but Elena was determined to do so.

Carlisle gave a satisfied nod. There was no reason for him to hesitate, as at the National Founding meeting, Sullivan had asked him to visit with Elena.

“It’s better if you come with me.”