Chapter 139 A Calculated Invitation

Oriana nodded slightly.

The King always paid back kindness.

How could such a principled ruler have sired an ungrateful son like Evander?

"Oh," Oriana remembered. "Her Majesty asked me to enter the palace tomorrow."

Gideon didn't look up. "If you don't want to go, just turn her down."

Oriana blinked. "But... I already agreed."

"You can still refuse."

Gideon gave her knee a gentle squeeze. "Looks li