Bringing My Wife Back

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aged wooden furniture, rarely welcomed outside visitors; only those who played a significant role in the kingdom were permitted entry. Today, onl

oo great for one person. "Hugh Griffith's victory is not something we can ignore. We all k

h grows stronger," he replied, his tone firm yet composed. "With Skythia in his grasp, he strengthens not only

now," Silvia added, narrowing her eyes thoughtf

aim to power. We need far greater influence. Griffith is building his strength beyond our borders-but we, who ar

s keen with purpose. "And we know who holds

move lies beyond the kingdom. We nee

d enough to step into Griffith's territory

oice calculated and firm. "W

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us Malenor Se

es sharp with calculation. He knew the Queen was searching for a way to str

offering strategic support," he said, his tone cautious ye

the Viscount closely, assessing more than just his

ies that grow ever more complex. Yet I also see opportunities where others see only fog. The Griffith and Margrave clans ar

s words. "And you think I need someon

could prove useful," the Viscount replied, his voice low, almost a whisper. "A

lly. "I'm not interested in games with no stakes. What you

don't play with risks, Your Majesty. But sometimes, the gre

her mind, she already recognized-this Visc

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ree of them sat with elegance-yet bene

m. "Viscount Darius Malenor-a sparrow flying higher than the wi

r this sky. Just a bird trying to soa

ble. "Yet even a sparrow can peck if we let our guard down. He may b

rp all day, but it changes nothing. Let him f

concerns me. Ambition alone makes him no threat. But this one-he'

sharply at h

y trying to climb. He knows which way the wind blows. Someone's guiding him-or at the v

ve, who had previously dismissed the

not, we mustn't grow complacent. It's always

e know our place in the sky. Let the sparrow fly low.

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tation of T

d. The scent of aged wine mingled with a hint of incense smoke, creating an atmosphere thick with tension. Their sh

to speak, his smile faint yet sha

laced on the board. I wonder what Marg

gers tapping the rim of his untouched wine cup. His

ter no noble even glances at. And now he's trying to carve influence i

until then listened in with a r

e leads to the other. But one thing is certain-Margrave doesn't gamble without rea

he rhythm precise-like a countdown to execu

ne, Darius Malenor, is too brittle. One misste

cunning in his eyes. He lean

ly steered-and even easier to destroy. The questi

g the wine before taking a slow

can use a piece like Darius Malenor without conseq

panions, his eyes shadowed-h

until he believes he holds power. That's when we remind hi

p with a smile that b

he fall of those too

ed victory was silently toasted-while outside, the pawn they spo

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of Per

, while portraits of the Galina family lined the walls in a desperate attempt to convey nobility. Candlelight fli

gers trailed the edge of his glove with casual ease-a small, unassuming gesture that nonetheless signaled contr

or this house to receive your visit," the

ssing a smirk. "Baron Galina, the honor is enti

ld aristocratic standards-though of course, there are always challenges." He gestu

, studying the Baron like a predator assessing its prey. The Baron grip

d but undeniably in control. "The Margrave has accepted the proposal for Athaleya

this would succeed. Athaleyah is the jewel of our house-she'll make a

he said, voice now edged with gravity, "this step must be handled with the utmost care. You understand-this i

in his eyes. "Of course, of course. I'll make sure ever

in question, Baron. But there are many eyes watching our every move. One

e sipped his wine, though the tremble in his hand betrayed him as he set the glass d

ensure you are truly prepared. Count Veraga will likely seek to disrup

thaleyah. She's clever-she knows what's expected. Wit

ained razor-sharp. "Intelligence can be a double-edg

now clung to his features. "Of cours

eting. "Good. I'll report this progress to Gra

and bowed deeply. "You c

le vanished-replaced by an expression of cold calculation. Inside the room, Baron Galina let

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her's

time

le, his face stern as he gazed at h

hild. Marry him. It will ch

e edge of her gown. "But I can't, Father... This burden

ice. This is bigger than us. Trust

ng up in her eyes. "But what if

touch cold. "You won't fail. You only need to follow

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at Baron G

d with expensive yet aging antiques, showing signs of neglect. The flicker of candlelight on the long dark wood table cast soft shadows against the walls, which

g content with the plans set in motion. "Baron," he spoke in a low yet firm voice, "this is an opportunity we cannot waste. My warning is clea

xury, Robert often felt something was missing-something beyond wealth that he couldn't attain. "But, can we really trust Duk

ur side, nothing will stop us. I've thought of everything, including how to deal with Veraga. All we need is a little push and your daughter's help." Dariu

o press him further into a corner. "Athaleyah... Yes, if she succeeds, this will change everythi

f she can secure a position by Duke Griffith's side, we won't just control this region. We'll control muc

ur of his estate, there was an unsettling emptiness within. He knew this was a grand opportunity, yet

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le's Des

by candlelight, a husband and wife sat f

voice barely a whisper. "I'm a

nfusion and anger. "We're cornered. There's no

tightly in her lap. "If they find out...

me this far. There's no turning back now. If this fails.

distance, the lights of the capital flickered under the da

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