The First Step of the Heir of Fire

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I quietly swallowed a breath.

It had definitely worked.

Both Doloris and the Imperial Princess had their eyes soften the moment they saw them.

And then.

A faint sound came from the direction of the throne.

The Emperor had lifted his back from the chair and leaned forward, his eyes fixed on the earrings.

Then he shook his head slowly without saying a word.

A smile spread across his lips.

I carried the case I had shown the Imperial Princess exactly as it was and headed toward the table where the appraisers sat...