Bringing My Wife Back

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ape, yet the space felt contained-like a life lived beneath the shadow of an unending authority. The long table at the center was su

for undisturbed conversation, though the closeness once found in family ties now felt increasingly distant. The Margrave was older, wise

m, filling the room. "Time is running out, Grandfather. Ou

"Patience is key, Davion. If we move too soon, we give them the

dn't sway his grandfather. "But we can't keep waiting. They're cal

do so properly. There's no gain in striking before the

uried. "Have you ever considered that we've spent too long planni

narrow, Davion. This world is no place for reckless moves. We

n his eyes. "But sometimes we have to act, even without all the

mile. "Others are always trying to get ahead. But

d frustration burned fiercely. He knew his grandfather's words carried truth-but he al

eyes calculating, ever calm. "Move too soon, and we hand them t

randfather. But what if those who act f

le gaze. "We will act, Davion. But we will do so wis

opportunity. Yet, he knew-his grandfather always had a plan. But those plans often

the silent war between Margrave and Davion had only jus

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, seemingly unbothered by the weight hanging over them. In contrast, Davion stood restlessly. E

e laden with calculation. "She is part of our plan. Yo

ther. We've discussed this countless times. But... how much longer must we

ugh, Davion. There's no need to rush. This journey takes time, and w

must act swiftly. Time isn't on our side. If we wait too long, we'l

haste will kill us faster than caution ever could. Our plan is ca

n, Grandfather. But this isn't a chess game. This is about pow

w but firm. "It's not a game of chess, Davion. But in many ways, it is j

ut there's something more important here-something we need to s

ntinue to watch. I know what Athaleyah is capable of. She may appear as nothing m

alarm. "Are we really going to wait until so

tuation wisely. Our priority is to understand the full picture. This is more th

er's words, an unease beneath the surface. "Grandfather, I can't just sta

I won't allow that to happen. Remember, Davion-we measure every step we

andfather was right, yet the urgency still gnawed at him. "Very well, Gran

ead with a faint smile. "We are always one step ahead, Davio

ential rain. The remnants of the storm left a fine mist hanging in the morning air. But within

his fists clenched-a reflection of his long-held frustration. The Margrave sat by the firepl

his tone sharp. "Every day we wait, Cavero streng

smile. "Davion, I always listen. But not every m

en't even tried! I've been patient long enough, Grandf

yet you've not truly learned its meaning. Politics isn't a battlefiel

just politics-it's my right! I am Silvia's son-your grandson. That throne should be mine

. Your rage is your weakness, Davion. If you want Cavero

ay, pacing the room again. The Margr

last, his voice lower, but still charged. "Do you truly

have chosen. I've fought longer and harder than you know to secure this chance f

ked quietly. "When, Grandfather? When wil

d gently on his grandson's shoulder. "And trust me, Davion-everyone

ing dissatisfaction. The Margrave returned to his cha

s. "This game is far from over-and we will win. Bu

ing the room without a word. The Margrave exhaled slo

mured. "Time is the de

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iffere

ight cast dancing shadows across the vast room. At the center stood a grand oak table, its intricate carvin

rned the ring on his finger, while his sharp gaze swept over the faces around him. Seated before him were three Counts, each with a different

vero's official appointment as Crown Prince has severely weakened our position

ll aware," he said, his voice low but weighty. "We've let the king move his piece

l due respect, my lord. I agree a careful plan is essential, but each day we

strike means nothing unless it's fatal, Frendel. And for that, we must be certain. I've already

rin widening. "The Empress is our greatest asset. If she

"She's played her part perfectly. We won't lay all our ca

surrender. "Of course, my lord. I only meant to e

at Margrave with a furrowed brow. "And

naturally loud in the hushed room. "If you doubt our victory, Markus, then yo

rendel appeared deep in thought, while Dalma

lm, "but he is just another piece on this board. We'll bring him down-not through stre

ugh. Carry out what I've instructed. And remember, ever

or closed, Margrave settled back into his seat, eyes fixed on the large map of the kingdom

only just begu

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s more than a place of strategy-it was the nerve center where the Grand Duke's sharp mind dictated every critical decision. Large maps sprawled across the table, surrounded by scrolls

tlessly, and though his ambition was restrained, his impatience was obvious. He waited, barely a

ver rushed his words. Each one was a hidden weapon, striking without haste yet with dea

can't ignore the fact that Darius is a tool to be reckoned with. He has extensive conne

ing his grandson. "And you believe we should confront

conviction. "I believe we should act soon. Too much depends on who gains t

ning. "Opportunity, yes. But remember, Davion, opportunity isn't something that simply arrives. It

r... we can't be too slow, either. The Galina family-especially Atha

We know more about them than they suspect. But the Galina family is a trap

"And Baron Galina? He's

re. Darius uses him to mask his true intentions-that's what we must be wary of. Bu

perience. Something deeper than strategy-instinct forged by years of surviving

nally asked, his tone filled with determ

Wait for them to overstep, to become too sure of themselves. When

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