Chapter 22

Several hours passed before she returned to the palace. She knew that everyone now knew the death of the lion.

This was evident in the guards everywhere and their faces were terrified.

She said to herself, "My little sister, rest in your grave." Then she hid her smile, put on the mask of innocence, and entered the palace.

Once inside, Maya hugged her, crying in pain.

Feigning innocence, Rose said: "Oh my God, Maya, my love, what is the matter?"

She did not answer and just cried hysterically.

Sera was sitting on the stairs with tears covering her eyes.

And Iris was standing in front of the drinking bar, his features as cold as ice.

Their gazes met for a moment, and she saw him smiling. Oh my God, what a father he was. His behavior was not only cruel but brutal, which increased her hatred and contempt for him.

She repeated her question several times, to answer Maya amid sobbing sobs:

"It's Leos Rose. They found his dead body by the side of the road. Someone killed my brother Leos. He's