Mysterious Ways

When the Duke found out that Pierre and the Knight Commander along with all the other traitors had suddenly died. He immediately asked to speak with Zhou Jingren and Lily.

"What do you mean?" Lily frowned. "Everyone? Like… every single one of them died of poisoning?"

The Duke nodded, grim-faced. "I don't know how to tell Leandro and Mikaela." This was his first concern. He could not imagine telling the two that they had lost their significant other. His previous decision about the Grand Ducal seat had devastated Leandro. The Duke could not even begin to think about what would happen if he was told that his beloved wife has died as well. This is also the case with Mikaela. The Duke didn't even have the time to tell her about what happened the other night at the birthday celebration. Now, however…