Chapter 318.1
“So, what you’re saying is…” Kasser trailed off, unable to continue his thought.
Eugene watched as a flurry of emotions washed over his face before disappearing to leave him looking a little angry and terribly sad.
He stood up and left the drawing room. Eugene didn’t move to stop him. He needed time to think about what he had just learned. Still, she felt her heart break for him.
That night, a servant brought a message telling her that the king wouldn’t be coming to dinner and that she shouldn’t wait to start eating. Eugene ate alone and, two hours later, she called a servant to check up on him.
“Where is His Majesty?” she asked.
The servant bowed. “He’s in his office, My Queen.”
“Has he eaten anything?”
“Not yet, My Queen. He said he didn’t have an appetite, so you needn’t worry.”
Eugene frowned. “Is he alone in his office?”