53 [Bonus chapter]

"Only a weak man is dependent on marriage for the welfare of his empire. Or else he would have depended on his wisdom and strength to make his empire strong. Evan bit her lips when she saw the cold eyes of the man sitting in front of him. She cussed herself for her habit of speaking her thoughts out loud but it was too late to regret. The words already had their impact.

"Do you think that you know better than me? Or do you think you are wise enough or strong enough to speak against me. Do not forget that you are just a commoner." She wanted to tell him that the truth was bitter and he was only fuming because he did not have any reply to her statement but she did not want to make a big issue that would drag the Thawyne family too. She just wanted to make a scene that was enough to throw her out.