bookandnovel Chapter 30: Amanda’s resolve (2/2)
Chapter 30: Amanda’s resolve (2/2)
Chapter 30: Amanda's resolve (2/2)His eyes snapped open, his breath catching for a moment. "What?" he asked, his tone a mix of confusion and concern. "You don't have to force yourself, Amanda. I... I don't want you to do something you're uncomfortable with and resign to your fate just because you lost the Elixir. You can still find a way to convince Her Majesty."
Amanda was taken aback by his response. She had expected him to reject her or question her motives, but his words caught her off guard. "Do you know?" she asked, her voice tinged with surprise.
Kael sat up from his meditative position and looked at her, his gaze keeping steady. "I do," he said, not wasting time on formalities. "The potion makes one breakthrough to the Supreme realm, and you're not remotely close enough to use it for yourself. It was obvious that it was for your mother. However, even for her sake, you wouldn't pour 200 million gold coins. If you are only a princess, you might do it, but you are a responsible Prime Minister of the state. That such kind of money would cause trouble for some of the ongoing projects or the military budget. You wouldn't take the risk.
If you take the risk, then there must be something in it for you, too. You're the prime minister, the third most powerful person in the Queendom regarding authority. Anything you want, it can achieved by your will. But there are only two things that the Queen can give to you. One, the title of a Duchess and your own Duchy. But, as the Prime Minister, you more or less have greater power than the Duchesses. So, it could be unlikely. That leaves with a second reason, the annulment of our marriage."
He paused,