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03:04But he only stood there, jaw clenched, eyes averted, as the guards finished binding his wrists.
03:12That can't be, Nadine whispered again, stumbling forward.
03:17Silas, tell them, tell them this is some kind of mistake.
03:23The clink of the chains was her only answer.
03:27Silas, she cried, her voice cracking as she reached for him.
03:32Say something, tell them to stop this.
03:37Silas turned toward her then, his face flushed with fury and shame.
03:43For the love of God, Nadine, isn't this humiliating enough?
03:50The words hit harder than any accusation.
03:54Nadine's hands dropped to her sides.
03:57Her heart pounded in her throat as the world around her tilted.
04:02She didn't shout again.
04:03She didn't follow him.
04:05She simply stood there, frozen, as her husband, the Viscount, was dragged down the front steps of their estate.
04:15Boots scraping against stone, chains rattling like a funeral bell.
04:21She watched, but her thoughts weren't about him.
04:24They weren't even on the scandal, the betrayal, or even the whores.
04:30All she could think was,
04:33What will they say about me?
04:36What would the women whisper?
04:38What would the papers print?
04:43At the edge of the city, the estate of Victor and Teresa was swarmed by armored guards.
04:50Shouts rang out as servants fled and neighbors peeked through lace-draped windows.
04:56Teresa stood on the grand steps of her home, still in her dressing gown, eyes red and puffy with disbelief.
05:04I swear, I had no idea.
05:06She cried, her voice breaking.
05:09Please, you must believe me.
05:13One of the guards scoffed, adjusting his helmet with a bored flick of the wrist.
05:18Tell it to the king.
05:20I will.
05:22I'll tell his majesty everything I know about my aunt, Lady Harcourt.
05:27Just, please, do not take my house.
05:31She pleaded, stumbling forward.
05:34Another knight approached, flipping through an official ledger,
05:38its pages still stained with soot from the keeper's ruined parlor.
05:43Just as we feared, he said flatly.
05:46The property was bought in full.
05:48No loans, no ledgers.
05:50All paid in stolen coin.
05:53Teresa's jaw dropped.
05:56What?
05:57No, not my home.
06:00Behind her, Victor sat slumped on the trampled lawn, arms crossed, face pale with rage and
06:08humiliation.
06:10He didn't comfort her, didn't speak a word in her defense.
06:14His eyes burned not with betrayal, but resentment, at having gained nothing from the scandal, yet
06:21suffering its consequences.
06:24If I had known, he muttered bitterly, digging the heel of his boot into the dirt.
06:31I would have at least made it worth it.
06:34His voice dropped to a venomous whisper.
06:39Damn that duke.
06:42That goddamned monster ruins everything.
06:48As the guards hauled their belongings into wagons and posted royal edicts on their gates,
06:54Teresa sank to her knees in the doorway of the only life she had ever known, one built
07:00on lies she hadn't seen.
07:04The soft crackle of the fire was the only sound in the room as Alessandra stood by the
07:10window, Elijah nestled in her arms.
07:14outside, the faint haze of smoke still hung over the distant skyline, remnants of the
07:20red-light district's fall.
07:22She gently rocked Elijah, watching the last sliver of sunlight fade behind the hills.
07:29It's over, little one.
07:31Or at least, it's beginning to be.
07:36She turned just as the door creaked open.
07:40Edgar stepped inside, his shoulders stiff.
07:44He immediately crossed the room and pressed a kiss against Elijah's head.
07:49There's my boy.
07:51After Alessandra put Elijah back down in his crib, Edgar grabbed Alessandra and hugged her
07:57tightly.
07:59We took down Harcourt.
08:00Tobias has outlawed the red-light district.
08:03and those who are protecting it will finally face the consequences.
08:09Alessandra let out a sigh of relief.
08:12Thank goodness.
08:14Edgar sighed, resting his chin atop her head.
08:18Every noble in Lockwood suddenly has an opinion when their titles are on the line.
08:24He pulled back slightly, his brow furrowing.
08:28Tobias did well.
08:29But I can't help feel it's not over.
08:33Not really.
08:35The Keeper may be gone, but the shadows she cast still stretch wide.
08:42Alessandra brushed a hand along his jaw, her thumb resting against his cheek.
08:47You look exhausted.
08:50Edgar shook his head.
08:51Nonsense.
08:53You've carried the kingdom on your back for weeks.
08:57You've brought justice to people who thought themselves untouchable.
09:01You're allowed to feel tired.
09:04Edgar sighed.
09:05It's not that I'm tired.
09:08Sure, I am, but
09:10mainly drained.
09:13Mentally.
09:14Physically.
09:15There is so much at stake.
09:18So much the kingdom has to face.
09:20And I'll gladly shoulder that with Tobias.
09:24It's just
09:25taxing.
09:28Alessandra's lips curled into a soft, knowing smile.
09:33Well, she whispered, her hand sliding down his chest.
09:38I think I know a way to help you unwind.
09:43Edgar lifted an eyebrow, amusement flickering in his eyes for the first time all day.
09:50Is that so?
09:52Alessandra stepped back, slowly leading him toward the bedroom, with a single, teasing
09:58glance over her shoulder.
10:00You've earned a reward, my lord.
10:03And I happen to be quite good at delivering those.
10:08Edgar's eyes widened.
10:11I'd say so.
10:13Alessandra held up her hand.
10:15But first, you need a bath.
10:19You're covered in filth.
10:21It's rather disgusting, really.
10:24Edgar burst into laughter, stealing another kiss from Alessandra as she grimaced.
