Chapter 44

“ would have agreed with you has the situation in our country been stable,” Nathan said as he spoke to Louis, “ But war is clawing at our walls from the outside while our nobles are busy with a succession battle that they’re fuelling for their own personal interests. I don’t think our country has the right grounds to welcome any new reforms, for now, change within times of turbulence could lead to a bigger problem that could sweep us under and destroy us from the inside out,”

“Now let us hear your opponent’s opinion,” the professor said motioning to Louis who was leaning back on his seat as he watched Nathan with a light gaze that no one seemed to register.

Elinor smiled to herself then.

“He’s going easy on him,” Azeph whispered into her ear.

“He totally is,” Elinor responded with a wry smile.

“Is it because of the incident?“Azeph said,

At that moment, Louis’ gaze went to her as if his uncanny instincts told him that she was speaking about him. She gave him a cool smile before lookin