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"That is why I shall rise above all people; the alpha is as good as gone. Next time the queen will be at my bidding, everything could never go as splendid as ever." Midway through her statement, a guard bursts in unannounced, earning a levelled side glance from her. 

"How rude of you to enter so abruptly," she said with a cross-tone directed at him.. He became meek in her presence, his eyes lowering to ask for her forgiveness.

"I'm sorry, my lady, I have just brought some news for you," she turned with a listening ear at him. "Go on; it had better be a good explanation as to why you entered like that," she said sternly. 

"Sir Miguel is here to see you," he announced to her, and she was surprised. "The merchant's son?" She asked to confirm if she had heard him right. What could he possibly want with her? 

"Yes, my lady, he is currently waiting for you at the guest parlour." She looked at her maid, "get me ready at once," she ordered