After several attempts to convince the queen, it was clear she remained unconvinced, and the time for her to step down was drawing closer. I wondered how I could help her, especially since she was deeply in love with Christian. I decided to devise a plan, but this time, Lord Harrington wouldn't know about it.

That same hour, I returned to the palace. Isabella, from upstairs, spotted me. She instructed her guard to send me away, stating she didn't want to speak with anyone. Respecting her wishes, I turned to leave. Just then, Xavier drove in.

"Sorry, the queen doesn't want to talk with anyone. Not even you. Please leave,"...