Chapter 61

Clifford kept his silence.

He was deliberately tarnishing Sylvia's reputation, kindling the crowd's resentment toward her.

His reason? Was it of any importance?

Not in the slightest.

He didn't even need to provide an explanation, unable to conjure one even if asked. Regardless, the outcome was just as he had wished.

A spark of fury ignited in Kaelen's eyes. He stepped forward, his voice laced with