Chapter 36 Chapter 36 Back then. Edmund had thrown a huge fit, insisting on leaving. To anyone who didn't know the details, it would've seemed like Luciana had mistreated him But now it was clear-Edmund knew just how well she treated him and still chose to leave. That wasn't just ungrateful-it was insane. Edmund had no comeback. Unconsciously, he thought of Juliette Back when he left, Edmund had thought it'd be easy to get close to her again. But Juliette, worried about her reputation, never stepped in to help. Luciana, though she never even hesitated. Edmund shook his head, trying to clear it. "Why am I suddenly thinking about all the good things Luciana done? Edmund couldn't blame Juliette. She had her reasons. Maybe once he had money for new clothes, once he could take care of himself again, then he could go to her. Right now, she must have misunderstood him. To Luciana, this little meeting with Edmund wasn't worth a second thought. But Samuel remembered it clearly. That Edmund guy-he was a trouble. That evening. Samuel had a short talk with Donovan. Donovan felt the same. Edmund wasn't a good person. The two quickly found common ground. When it came to dealing with Edmund, Donovan fully backed Samuel. Over the next few days, Samuel clearly started targeting Edmund. He kept ordering him around and making him do all kinds of chores. Drake didn't say anything. Because Samuel treated him with great respect, always polite and proper. Plus, Edmund was just a servant now anyway. But to Edmund, this was a massive humiliation. One day, someone from the palace came. Francesca had summoned Luciana-something had happened. Trenton had suddenly decided he wanted to gift someone a god statue. But the statue was missing. Turned out, Dorian had taken it. Taking it without permission was basically stealing. Trenton was furious. He demanded answers from Dorian, and even the maids and servants around him were punished. Then Francesca had called Luciana into the palace, hoping she'd help plead for Dorian and somehow explain the whole thing. "If Mother really wants to help him, just say it's you want to borrow the statue for a bit, Luciana said casually, petting the kitten in her arms. "Say you just want to take a look, and Dorian forgets to return it. Simple as that." Francesca hesitated. "Will that even work?" Luciana shrugged. "Worth a shot. If it doesn't work, oh well. He's the one who couldn't keep his hands to himself-he'll have to pay for it" Trenton's anger wouldn't last forever. He wasn't going to beat Dorian to death. Nothing to worry about. Francesca noticed Luciana's detached attitude and felt a wave of unease-and maybe a bit of disappointment. Luciana he's your brother, Francesca said softly, forcing a smile.. Luciana let out a quiet laugh, like she'd just heard the world's dumbest joke. "Mother, haven't I always been good to him?" If anyone thought she'd treated Dorian badly, they had to be blind. Dorian was her only brother, and Luciana had spoiled him endlessly, cared for him in every way What others saw was just the tip of the iceberg. Francesca, as their mother, had s seen it all up close. So there was no way she could say Luciana had treated Dorian poorly P P · Chapter 36 "You've always been good to him. I know that," Francesca said, her voice softening. "I know some things happened between you two, but I still hope you'll keep an eye on him." Without Luciana keeping him in check, Dorian would get even more out of control. He already acted recklessly, and soon there wouldn't even be anyone left to advise him. Francesca thought, If Luciana still cares enough to keep him in line, Dorian won't be under house arrest right now. And if not, who knows how long that will last?" Luciana understood exactly what Francesca meant. It wasn't about discipline-it was about taking the blame. 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