From Slave To Queen (by Karyn Anderson) novel Chapter 371

Chapter 371

Upon hearing Ferris’s reply, Arthur’s expression softened slightly, a hint of joy appearing in his eyes.

But then his tone shifted as he said, “What if I refuse to show mercy?”

The candle flame flickered in the draft, casting Arthur’s shadow on the damp wall.

The King’s tall figure loomed over Ferris, almost completely enveloping him.

Ferris knelt at his feet, appearing respectful, yet inwardly filled with mockery.

He said, “If Your Majesty commands me to die, I have no choice but to obey. But I am unwilling. I will not die for someone like Lizzie…”

From above came Arthur’s low chuckle.

Even though Ferris couldn’t see his face, he knew he was smiling smugly.

He was laughing at Ferris, the obedient dog he had trained to heel.

Laughing at the pleasure that power brought him.

But Arthur had forgotten, a mad dog would sametimes bite its owner.

Ferris clenched his fists slightly, fingertips digging into his palm, still wearing a mask of respect.

“Rise,” Arthur said with a faint smile, signaling for Ferris to stand. “I want you to handle something for me.”

Ferris bowed his head and said, “I’m all ears, Your Majesty.”

Arthur looked at him coldly and ordered, “I command you to eliminate Lizzie silently and without a trace.”

Ferris wasn’t the least bit surprised. With a respectful nod, he said, “As you command, Your Majesty.”

There was not a flicker of hesitation on his face. Arthur got the answer he wanted, as if a great weight had been lifted from him.

Arthur said curtly, “Very well. Gather yourself and be on your way.”

Ferris responded, “Thank you, Your Majesty.”

Arthur strode out of the prison in measured steps, a large contingent of guards escorting him,

When Ferris exited the cell, the jailer rushed up, respectfully handing him his garments. “Congratulations, Your Grace. Congratulations on your safe

release.”

Such bootlicking was not uncommon. Ever since he had been made a prince, people like that had flocked around him.

Ferris stretched out his arms, letting the jailer personally dress him.

Once fully clothed, Ferris gave the jailer a faint smile. “Well done. You’ll be rewarded in due time.”

“Thank you, Your Grace.” The jailer beamed sycophantically.

With a faint, aloof smile tugging at his lips, Ferris strode off quickly.

Before long, he rode to the Princess Mansion.

Looking at the grand estate before him, he smiled smugly.

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Chapter 371

Then he dismounted and approached the gate. “Open the door,” he ordered the guards.

The guards hesitated upon seeing him.

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Ferris’s face turned cold as he barked, “Fools! The King only forbade the princess from leaving, not me from entering. I am her consort. Naturally, I may enter her estate.”

Frightened, the guards no longer dared to block him and stepped aside.

Ferris walked in confidently. The residence was now empty of all servants.

He encountered no resistance as he made his way to Lizzie’s courtyard.

Before even getting close, he heard shouting and the sound of things being smashed. “Athena, you bitch! I curse you! May you die a miserable death! You ruined me! One day, I’ll have you hacked to pieces!”

Ceramics flew out of the room and shattered all over the courtyard. It was chaos.

Ferris swept a cold glance over the mess, kicked aside the fragments at his feet, and stepped inside.

“Get out! Get out!” Lizzie’s hair was disheveled. She was about to throw another vase when she froze.

She stared at Ferris in disbelief, as though seeing a ghost.

For two days, no one had entered or spoken to her.

“You must be hungry.” Ferris placed the food box on the table and took out four dishes.

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