Chapter 277

After finishing her statement, Viola smiled again, but there was a subtle edge to it. "Well, maybe this separation is for the best. Now, being engaged to the Hell Monarch and stepping into that role is definitely a bigger power move than being tied to a general, wouldn’t you agree?"
I narrowed my eyes slightly at the undertone in her words, but I kept my voice steady. “Fate isn’t something we can just control or predict. When I ended my engagement, marrying the Hell Monarch was never even on my radar.”
Evelyn’s expression darkened as she shot a warning glance at her daughter. “Viola, watch your tone.”