Chapter 54

King Lawson did not like the tone of Emery’s voice when she asked that question. He felt like she was telling him that he actually needed her to settle some serious matters. And such a feeling was something he wished to disappear.

“It seems like you do not need it at all,” Emery added as if tempting him to say the words she wanted to hear—the words of begging for help coming from his very mouth.

Meanwhile, Emery was getting more and more hyped up as she watched him look away from her. It was a sign she thought that showed how the situation was starting to be humiliating for the person whose pride was as high as the mountains. A grin was still plastered on her lips, waiting for the king to actually ask for her help. And as every second passed, she could see his agitation grow. A great sight for her indeed.

“You should just show up in front of your people and announce that you are not following your father’s steps. It is easy that way,” she teased. “But then, it would be hard to make