Chapter 26 46 % 38 ) " I will never marry her . " Margaery said firmly and sharply . " Go take care of it . I know what I'm doing . When you get back , send a message to Phillipa for me . Give her this . " As she spoke , Margaery handed Amber a rolled - up piece of paper . " Lady Margaery , why are you looking for Lady Phillipa ? " Amber asked , clearly surprised . " Phillipa doesn't like anyone from the Chancellor's estate . " Last time , she even said Lady Tessa didn't seem like someone we brought back from the countryside . " " It's fine , just go . She'll come , " Margaery said , a bitter taste rising in her chest . Phillipa was the daughter of Roy , the Lord of Warfare . She grew up wielding swords and spears and had entered the palace early on to become a personal guard for the Emperor In a way , Phillipa and Joshua were colleagues . Joshua had taken a liking to her and wanted to marry her . So , Joshua invited Phillipa to visit the Chancellor's estate , introducing her to Tessa , saying they'd all be family in the future . But when Phillipa left , she flatly rejected him , saying , " I , Phillipa , will never step into the Chancellor's estate . I don't belong there . " Joshua had asked her why she said that , reminding her that she used to like Margaery when they were kids and would always come looking for her . But now , she suddenly disliked the Chancellor's estate . Phillipa looked at Tessa and said , " I do like Margaery , but she's a girl who grew up in the Gracewind Garden . No matter how you see it , that place isn't the main courtyard of the Chancellor's estate . It doesn't have that kind of status . " Now , the one living in the main courtyard doesn't seem like she came back from the countryside either . " I'm used to walking with my feet on solid ground . If I fall into the mud , I won't be able to climb out . I don't have the kind of grace to stay clean after getting stained . " After saying that , Phillipa left . She never came back to the Chancellor's estate again , only occasionally sending allergy medicine and snacks to Margaery through people in the palace . When Margaery thought of this , her heart grew heavy . Even though she now lived in the Chancellor's estate , she couldn't find anyone willing to help her , anyone willing to trust her . In this vast city of Sinderin , the only person who came to mind was Phillipa . But with the bond they had , Margaery believed Phillipa would definitely come . As long as Phillipa came , Margaery could find a sliver of hope in this chaotic mess , break off the engagement with Dominic , and destroy Raul's schemes . Meanwhile , at Dashnell's residence , Dashnell closed his book and looked up as Adam returned . He asked , " How is she ? " Adam's face was tense as he said , " When I got there , Lord Chancellor was forcing Lady Margaery to go plead guilty to the King . " If she refused , he was going to lock her in the cellar . If I had been a moment later , she would've already been down there ." Dashnell's pupils contracted slightly . " Raul is less and less human by the day . " 1/3 AU 46 % Chapter 26 Adam sighed and said . " Exactly I can't wrap my head around it . They're both daughters of his , born of the same mother . How can Raul and his sons be so biased ? " Lady Margaery was raised like a precious jewel . How could a father lay such a heavy hand on his own daughter ? That cellar isn't a place for people . Forget the freezing weather ; a girl like her wouldn't survive it . The toxic air alone could suffocate someone " Raised like a precious jewel ? " Dashnell sneered at that . " Even a dog knows to wag its tail when you throw it a bone . They're saying Margaery is being unreasonable now , but only because she's always been too understanding . " Dashnell continued . " Craig's prescriptions are priceless . Even just one would be enough to earn her the title of Lady from the King Avery took so much from her and still treated her like dirt . And Joshua - his sword techniques were taught to him by Margaery . As for Raul , do you really think he captured those rebels with his own skills back then ? " Adam was stunned . " Wait , you mean that had something to do with Lady Margaery too ? " If he remembered right , Margaery was only seven years old at the time . Dashnell said coldly , " The rebels ' hideout was exposed through the messages Simon passed on using Margaery . If Raul hadn't used that to wipe out the rebels , he'd never have climbed to where he is today . " A sharp glint flashed in Dashnell's frosty gaze . He added . " I thought if he had the information , he'd understand the stakes . and treat Margaery better . " I never expected him to think it was all his own brilliance and now , he even wants to sacrifice her . In that case , he can't blame me for being ruthless ." Dashnell's tone was icy as he turned to Adam . " Get the carriage ready . I'm going to Westview Street . " Adam was sweating . He gave Dashnell a look that was equal parts admiration and disbelief . Adam muttered , " The year Raul wiped out the rebels , Margaery was seven , and Dashnell himself was only fourteen . ' At fourteen , he had already set his sights on Lady Margaery ? And to make Raul treat Margaery better , he deliberately gifted him military merit , hinting that he was watching over Margaery ? Yet Raul had been too blind to see through it , and now Dashnell had finally lost patience ? No wonder the other day , after hearing Margaery was locked in the woodshed , Dashnell suddenly insisted on attending Tessa's recognition party . He had clearly decided to step in and take her away himself . " While Adam was piecing this together , he couldn't help but ask , " But , Lady Margaery is still engaged to Dominic Hadley . If they don't break off the engagement , it'll be hard for you and her to be together openly . " ' He can't just steal a bride , can he ? Adam thought . " I have my own plan Dashnell's expression darkened , as if a painful memory had surfaced . " This time , I won't let my guard down Dashnell thought , ' Not again . Not watching her die so miserably The twilight hid the tears in Dashnell's eyes . The armrest beneath his palm had been crushed into splinters . His voice dropped low and chilling . " Inform Jury . Have him keep eyes on the Wallen family " Yes ! " Adam's face turned serious , not daring to delay another second 2/3 Chapter 26 Dashnell had spent nearly a decade building Stormshade Hall , yet this was the first time he mobilized it - because of Margaery . 46 % At the same time , in Raul's study , he said slowly , " Dominic , I know your heart belongs to Tessa . But right now , you need to marry Margaery . " Raul's expression was especially grim as he looked at Dominic . " I've already sent word to your father , telling him to propose as soon as possible . " We can't waste any time . Let's set the wedding for December 8th . There's still half a month left for you to prepare . Dominic was completely stunned . " But Mr. Wallen , didn't you promise to let me marry Tessa when the time was right ? Why is it suddenly Margaery ? " " Because Prince Dashnell has his eyes on her . " Raul's anger surged as he spoke , his chest rising and falling . " I don't want to hurt Tessa's feelings either , but we have no other choice now . " Raul continued . " Think about it . If Prince Dashnell comes to propose and Margaery agrees to marry him , or worse , if the King issues a marriage decree , she'll become part of the Prince's household . " With the way she's stirring things up now , both our families will be ruined ." Dominic's face went pale . " Mr. Wallen , you mean … Prince Dashnell has fallen for her ? " 3/3 宙