Daniel’s POV
The summons came at dawn.
Neither is it from the Crown Prince.
Nor from the steward.
But from the Queen herself. Since I have been working in this palace, I have never come face to face with the Queen. And now she has summoned me to her Chambers for the first time. What have I gotten myself into?
The moment the palace maid bowed and spoke those words—“Her Majesty requests your presence”—my blood turned cold.
Everyone knew the Queen favored Lady Selena and wanted her as the Prince's Bride.
Everyone knew the Queen disliked disruptions, rumors, and servants who stood too close to power.
And everyone knew one more thing—
When the Queen suddenly summons you, it was never for something good. And there's no way I could reach Arthur as he has gone out for his training.
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