Chapter 4004

“My only fault is to have bet on the wrong horse.” Drenya said. “If you want to blame someone, blame the Royals for being ruthless. There was no need to exterminate our Solivar family.

“None of those idiots knew the first thing about making money, only how to spend it. Without their riches and connections, they would have starved to death in a matter of weeks.

“The Royals went beyond my expectations, no, everyone’s expectations, and killed all the nobles involved in the conspiracy to send those still sitting on the fence a message and cover their politically exposed backs.

“Also, it’s not my fault if your siblings and our relatives were so utterly incompetent. The only reason they died is that they had no skill or talent to offer to the Crown. Otherwise, they would still be alive, just like you.

“I’ve always known that with your looks and magic, you would have found a way to weather the stor,m and I was right. You being here today in front of me is proof of it!”

Friya went pale and then became red in anger as she listened to Drenya not only refusing to acknowledge any of her wrongdoings, but also shifting the blame to those she had betrayed.

“No, you were wrong.” Friya sighed, her rage subsiding into silent resignation. “You are wrong about everything. I didn’t weather the storm. I was a 15 years old girl who suddenly had no family, no noble title, and the brand of traitor.