I’m honestly not a fan of former king Grandpa, even though I’m grateful that he stepped in to get Judith out of a tight jam. He’s unreasonable, he’s mentioned previously as playing EXTREME favorites with his children and he doesn’t listen to a damn thing if he doesn’t like it. How does a man like that rule successfully? If he can’t set aside his own dislikes and prejudices then how in the world can he function diplomatically?
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Then there’s the part where he practically

I have a feeling he’s going to be just as overbearing with Judith as he was with Vanessa

These two are more related than it seems: both have their way of manipulating the situation to get what they want 😁

Rudy is still just way too awesome. Best romantic ML I’ve read so far.
But 43! That’s a lot of chances taken, and I assume duels don’t HAVE TO end in death, so he not only bested them, but mercilessly killed them. Wonder why is that. What could have happened 43 times that raised his ire so much he finished them. Or maybe he just easily takes that route?

A tad disappointed that Judith didn’t get a chance to help Isabela out of the mess Franz put her in. It would be a shame if she gets imprisoned or executed, and then her son has to go without a mother. And I doubt Franz will take responsibility for him.

Oh honey, with the ML pursuing you it’s gonna become a hot mess, the most sought-after bachelor even the emperor is trying to set him up with his daughter that has never shown any care for any woman ever suddenly starts calling for you each day?… sorry… this is gonna become a bigger mess before it’s over hahahaha.

Grandpa ready to block Rudi’s attempt to court his newly acquired grandchild lol

Ugh I love all of their faces they make