Chapter 124: Misfortune
Tarah felt a knot form in her stomach. The idea of seeing Ezekiel with another woman stirred a mix of emotions within her. It was a selfish thought, she knew, especially considering the uncertainty of her own future by his side.
"Yes, she’s the only woman who managed to get close to King Ezekiel. She’s the daughter of Marquess Fidel of the Northeastern region and also the newly appointed Minister of Justice!" Cora elaborated, her voice carrying a hint of awe. "We all used to train together with King Ezekiel in fighting. They became good friends during that time, but no one spoke about it before or gave it much meaning, since Lady Greta was always one of the boys, you know? She even had short hair styled like a man’s. But now, things have changed. She looks more like a lady compared to before."
"Come, let me help you get ready. King Ezekiel will surely be delighted to see you!" Cora’s voice was brimming with encouragement.
Tarah felt the pull of curiosity in Cora’s convincing words. She was tempted to see this Greta for herself, but she knew better than to indulge in such curiosity. Making a scene by showing herself would only cause a scandal for Ezekiel.
"Is she a good woman?" Tarah inquired instead.
"I really don’t know, but her father was a good friend of King Ste—Oh, right, I almost forgot. I’m used to calling the previous King that. He’s now retained his previous title as Duke Stephan of the North. Marquess Fidel and Duke Stephan are best buddies. Greta is a very competitive woman. I heard she’s very calculated, strict, and truly intelligent, which is why Duke Stephan liked her and had her trained for this position. Being the Minister of Justice is a tough job," Cora explained.
Those qualities described a woman who could be a strong companion by Ezekiel’s side.
"Cora, you can head back to the festivities now. I’ll be fine staying here. Besides, I’m feeling a bit sleepy, so I’ll rest a bit more," Tarah commented with a smile. Cora didn’t insist further and soon excused herself.
Left alone once again, Tarah followed through on her words. Feeling the tug of drowsiness, she settled onto the bed to take a nap and replenish her energy.