Consort Melinda quickly spoke, "My Lord, I, I am innocent with Prince Kyle, the Princess of Alani is making false accusations, you must believe us!" Titus Ashworth looked at Serena Sterling, "Princess of Alani, you suspect Consort Melinda of having an affair with Kyle Ashworth, do you have any evidence?" Serena Sterling shook her head, "I have none." Kyle Ashworth and Consort Melinda both let out a huge sigh of relief, fortunately Serena Sterling had no evidence, otherwise they would be doomed today. "However," Serena Sterling continued, "Lord Ashworth, the royal heirs are of great importance, and now Consort Melinda is already more than six months pregnant with these twins. I just need to use a silver needle to draw a little fetal blood from her on the spot, then perform a DNA paternity test with Kyle Ashworth’s blood, and who the father of these twins is will be clear at once." Fetal blood piercing? Kyle Ashworth and Consort Melinda, who had just caught their breath, immediately felt it taken away again, their faces turned deathly pale. They couldn’t understand how a well-planned engagement party had evolved into this, all their plans were shattered, and now all eyes were on them. Consort Willow had been secretly observing Kyle Ashworth and Consort Melinda. Seeing their expressions change, she knew the answer—it was definite that there was something going on between them. Consort Willow was so angry that she felt dizzy, she knew very well what kind of character her son had, he loved romantic escapades, but she hadn’t expected him to even get involved with his father’s woman! Consort Willow quickly said, "My Lord, the issue of fetal blood piercing needs to be carefully considered, because there are risks involved..." Before Consort Willow could finish, Serena Sterling interrupted her directly, "Consort Willow, there is no risk at all in fetal blood piercing, it is a scientific method used in modern pregnancy. If any danger comes to the twins in Consort Melinda’s belly at my hand, I will take full responsibility." "Consort Willow, your persistent obstruction of this matter raises suspicion as to whether you have long known about the affair between Consort Melinda and Prince Kyle?" Serena Sterling curled her lips and said. Consort Willow’s face changed, "Princess of Alani, don’t spout nonsense!" At this time, Seraphina Linden glanced at Titus Ashworth beside her, "Old Lord Ashworth, today, the fetal blood piercing is imperative, or else how will you stop the rumors from spreading? Everyone will laugh at you for mistaking your grandson for your son and raising another’s child!" The crowd began to shout, My Lord, now please have the Princess of Alani pierce the fetal blood! If these twins are the Lord’s, it will clear their names, if they are not, then... both mother and child will be executed on the spot! Both mother and child, executed on the spot! These eight words struck heavily on Consort Melinda’s heart, she trembled all over, almost collapsing to the ground. At this time, Axel Ashworth leaned close to Serena Sterling’s ear and whispered, "Princess of Alani, whose children does Consort Melinda actually bear?" Serena Sterling arched her beautifully curved eyebrows, "Actually... I don’t know either." Axel Ashworth was stunned for a moment, then quickly curled his thin lips a few seconds later, "Princess of Alani, you’ve set quite the big play here." Serena Sterling stood elegantly in her white gauzy long dress, her brows and eyes imbued with calm and composure, "As to who the father of these twins is, perhaps even Consort Melinda herself isn’t sure. King of Nine Peaks, today’s engagement party is the second gift I’ve given you." Axel Ashworth watched the sparkling light in Serena Sterling’s eyes, glittering like the shimmering sea, revealing an awe-inspiring glint of mysterious brilliance. He found that the more he associated with Serena Sterling, the more he discovered she was an enigma that continuously drew people deeper in. "Oh?" Axel Ashworth curled his lips with interest. "King of Nine Peaks, since everyone is here, why don’t we take this opportunity to bring down Consort Willow and Kyle Ashworth, cast them into the abyss, what do you say?" Axel Ashworth felt a tremor in his heart. This Princess of Alani had been in Westria for only a short time, yet each time she could stir up a storm and overturn the clouds. Consort Willow had spent many years carefully securing her position in the Westrian palace, yet Serena Sterling intended to wipe them all out here. This woman of Alani is destined to become renowned throughout the world. Axel Ashworth nodded, "Alright, then I’ll wait to receive the gift." At this point, Titus Ashworth spoke with a sinister expression, "Princess of Alani, please proceed. If these twins are not mine, then they all will be executed!" Titus Ashworth gave a vicious glance at Consort Melinda. Consort Melinda could no longer stand steadily; she had once seen a palace maid executed from afar in the harem, the heavy wooden planks pounding the maid’s body, leaving her skin and flesh torn, drenched in blood. Even though in the following days servants would clean the steps there daily with clear water, the stench never completely dissipated, leaving an aura of horror and nausea. No, she did not want to be executed. At this moment, Serena Sterling approached, her delicate white fingers holding a silver needle, "Consort Melinda, do not be afraid, I am gentle. As long as you cooperate, neither you nor the twins will be harmed!" Consort Melinda looked at Serena Sterling in fear, at first, she greatly disliked Serena Sterling. Now, she only felt Serena Sterling was a demon, not to be provoked, an existence beyond her confrontation. "No, don’t! Ah!" Consort Melinda turned to flee, her psychological defenses completely collapsing. She only wanted to run to the place she believed to be the safest, which was... Kyle Ashworth’s side. Consort Melinda ran over and grabbed onto Kyle Ashworth, "Prince Kyle, save me, save our children, these twins are yours!" The whole room inhaled sharply, Serena Sterling hadn’t even acted, yet Consort Melinda confessed everything herself. The crowd was in an uproar. Thɪs chapter is updatᴇd by NoveI-Fire.ɴet Axel Ashworth glanced again at Serena Sterling beside him, her exquisite face showed no trace of emotion, as if everything was within her control. In the years to come, when Axel Ashworth watched Serena Sterling don the crown, revive Alani, and lead the Iron Wolf Cavalry into battle, pursuing the moon over a thousand miles, her long pure hair rippling magnificently in the air, her elegant and outstanding figure embedded in the grand and magnificent national map, Axel Ashworth never encountered another woman as legendary and illustrious as Serena Sterling in his life. Kyle Ashworth’s expression changed dramatically, he felt the entangling Consort Melinda would ruin him. He quickly reached out to push Consort Melinda away, "Consort Melinda, are you insane, how could these twins be mine, you need to wake up, don’t talk nonsense!" "Prince Kyle, these twins truly are yours, I clearly remember that day. Yes, I had just served the Lord, but you came later on, and I slept with you." "The Lord’s health has long been failing, ruined by Consort Willow’s constant doses of herbal health treatments. Every time I am with the Lord, I find no satisfaction. Prince Kyle, I truly love you, we are so happy in bed, have you forgotten? You once said that when the Lord dies, and you ascend, you will make me your noble consort!"