Hearing this, I felt a chill run down my spine. I realized that I needed to be even more careful around Isabella. Her words and actions were calculated, and I couldn't afford to make any mistakes. My relationship with Atlas had put me in a precarious position, and I had to navigate it with utmost caution.

Meanwhile, Beatrice decided to monitor me herself, unbeknownst to me. At the same time, Renee decided to speak on behalf of her husband before Queen Isabella.

"I hate repeating myself, Renee. Your husband, who is my brother, must understand that whatever belongs to me must be loved just as I have loved and cared...