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Aileen read the letter with a bright smile. After that, she threw the letter to the furnace.
"Too bad. We won't meet again, Lady Lancia." Aileen said while she watched the fire which greedily eat those letters.
She crossed her arms and relieved because everything is over. Now, after she kicked out the obstacle, her way to the throne will be going smoothly.
But, Aileen needs to do something as a final touch. Then, she takes the pen to write another letter.
To be the future Empress, she needs a strong pillar and tremendous support from the nobles. So, no one dare to mess her up.
A sly smile escape from her pinkish lip. "Now, the preparation is done."
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Mary can't stop to raised her eyebrow while read the letter. "I can't believe this. Someone poisoned the Young Miss? But, why?"
Grant shrugged. "Just do what she wants, Mary. Don't a
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