Chapter 45 Chapter 45 Chapter 45 Without him, Jacob wouldn't even get a clean sandwich to eat. And even now, the boy didn't dare bring it openly-just dropped it off and ran, too scared to be caught. He didn't even say a word. Jacob had held out all these days just for a chance to see Juliette and begged her to save him. But Juliette didn't save him. Now Jacob couldn't even eat. He wondered, "How could she not save me? In Jacob's head, Luciana's kindness clashed with the sweet words Juliette had once said to him. Those two images tore at each other inside him. Jacob still couldn't accept reality. Meanwhile, Juliette hadn't taken this little encounter seriously at all. To her, the current Jacob wasn't even worth noticing. She wasn't about to show him any kindness. Her attention the entire way had been to Donovan. Juliette kept asking roundabout questions, trying to figure out where he came from and how long he'd been by Luciana's side. Luciana turned her head slightly, giving her a strange look. Is Juliette seriously trying to poach someone right in front of me?" Donovan gave Luciana an innocent look, saying, 1 haven't done anything When they got to the place, a servant opened the door and let both of them inside. No one else under punishment got this kind of treatment-but Dorian was different. His mother was the queen, after all. Of course he got special privileges. The servant had already spoken with Dorian ahead of time, and he was waiting eagerly As soon as he saw Juliette, Dorian rushed over, clearly upset. "I knew you'd come see me." Dorian's excitement was written all over his face. Juliette looked at him with concern, held his hand, and said gently, I've been sick these past few days, couldn't make it sooner. I just started feeling better today, so I pulled Luciana along to come visit "Hmph!" Dorian shot Luciana a side-eye. "Didn't you say you were done with me?" "Didn't say I wasn't. Luciana shrugged with that usual nonchalant tone. "She dragged me here. Otherwise, I'd have already left the palace. I've got stuff to do back-home." Luciana really did. Samuel was making her dessert, and if she went back too late, it wouldn't taste as good. Juliette asked quietly, "You've got something going on? Did Caleb beg you again to take care of some cat or dog? Or is he asking for something else this time?" Dorian's expression changed. He pushed Juliette's hand away and stared at Luciana in disbelief. Dorian knew Luciana had a tabby cat, and he knew it had something to do with Caleb-he'd even seen it before. But hearing what Juliette said, it sounded like during his house arrest, Luciana and Caleb had gotten pretty close. And Caleb had even asked her for things. "One's enough. And I already got him everything he needed, no begging required, Luciana said with a half-smile. "But Juliette, you're pretty well-informed, huh?" Juliette said it right in front of Dorian on purpose. Obviously, she was stirring the pot-and Luciana knew it. But Luciana wasn't afraid of any drama. Her relationship with Dorian was already beyond repair. It wasn't getting better, ever, Luciana said it all so directly, Dortan's face darkened even more, and a flash of anger sparked in his eyes. Dorian thought. No wonder she doesn't help me or come see me. She's got another little brother now." Juliette pretended not to catch on and just laughed. "It's not that I'm well-informed. Words have already spread across the palace. Everyone's saying Galeb is sweet and thoughtful-knows just how to win you over," P Chapter 45 Dorian clenched his jaw and cursed in his heart. 'So I'm not sweet enough, ful? The whole palace knows? That meant everyone was come to Caleb during my house arrest. So, Father must've heard about it by now? Juliene had only said a few things, but Dorian's mind was already jumping straight to Trenton. Luciana blinked like something just clicked. 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