RETURN OF THE FEMALE KNIGHT

98. The Choice is Yours

The investigation regarding Yerim was steadily progressing. Everything went smoothly as planned, with Lalisa making careful arrangements so that Yerim could not escape.

Standing before her now was Tzuyu, who finished testifying earlier. She bowed deeply with a cunning smile on her face.

"Hail to the Crown Princess. Eternal glory to the Ruford Empire."

Lalisa indicated Tzuyu take the opposite chair with a glance.

"Have a seat."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Tzuyu tensed at Lalisa's chilly demeanor, but she outwardly kept on her smile. Tzuyu had been firmly caught in Lalisa's net, which was why she betrayed Yerim overnight.

It all began with a single letter that described the various crimes that the Jenner family had secretly committed. It also provided the details in which Yerim obtained the aphrodisiac, proving that Tzuyu was an accomplice to the plot.

At the end of the letter, Lalisa made two demands.

[There are two conditions for keeping all this silent.

First, testify that Lady Selby bought the aphrodisiac. Second, obtain the antidote and bring it to me.

The choice is yours.]

If the contents of the letter were to be made public, it was destined to be a fatal blow to the Jenner family. In addition, the Jenner family was considerably less influential than the Selby family, and there was no one to save Sarah if she were connected to the scandal.

It didn't take long for Sarah to make her decision. She chose to betray Helen without looking back.

Sarah had hidden in the party venue hallway, secretly handing over the aphrodisiac-laced-tea to Helen, then going straight to Elena to inform her so she could bring the guards in on time. Sarah was now a parasite dependent on Elena to survive, whether she wanted to or not. All the aid the Jenner family received from Marquis Selby was immediately cut off, and the Crown Princess was the only one who could protect her now. As such, Sarah was forced to ingratiate herself with Elena.

"I caught a glimpse of Lady Selby as I was giving my testimony. She deserved what was coming to her."

"Yes."

Sarah was briefly taken aback by Elena's brusque reply, but she quickly composed herself and deepened her smile.

"Lady Selby was foolish to ignore the Crown Princess. Your Highness had taken this great opportunity to show her your power."

"..."

There was no change in Elena's expression, and Sarah shivered inwardly.

'Is that it?'

Sarah tipped her head in thought. Her family was relatively poor, and had lived in the mercy of more powerful families. So far, Sarah's sweet-talking had always worked with the young nobles, but Elena was not responding the way she expected. Sarah looked on in confusion, while Elena opened her mouth to speak.

"I don't intend to forgive Lady Selby for what she's done. Anyone who helps her will not get away easily."

Sara stopped thinking and quickly nodded.

"It's all because of your brilliance, Your Highness."

"Yes...In the meantime, you've been performing well, Lady Jenner."

"Of course. I serve as your hands and feet not only in the present, but in the future as well, Your Highness."

Elena put on a thin smile as she observed Sarah pivot her position as quickly as ever.