The Manor of the Ninth Spire was bustling tonight, and the chef had already started preparing dinner. Axel Ashworth arrived at the back garden, where a person emerged—it was Rosalind Newman. Since the Warren family’s father and daughter had pledged allegiance to the Manor of the Ninth Spire, Rosalind had stayed here. Now, Rosalind looked at Axel, "King of Nine Peaks, are you interested in the Princess of Alani?" Axel replied, "Why do you say that?" "I’ve interacted with this Princess of Alani before. She’s extremely intelligent, especially skilled in scheming. Her wit is probably unmatched by any man, and coupled with her stunning beauty, such a woman probably can’t be resisted by any man in this world." Axel stood with his hands behind his back, looking up at the full moon overhead, "Precisely because of this, the Princess of Alani is very dangerous. We should best not get involved." Rosalind looked at Axel, this man wielding great power, reigning over the entire State of Westria. He only mentioned that the Princess of Alani was dangerous but didn’t say whether he was interested in her or not. Since the Princess of Alani arrived in the State of Westria, she had several confrontations with Axel, and Axel’s admiration for the princess was certain. Since he didn’t want to say, Rosalind changed the subject, "King of Nine Peaks, we’ve been searching for the true master who possesses the red-child bloodline, but ever since the last lead was cut off, we haven’t found anything. Are we just supposed to wait?" A sharp light flashed in Axel’s dark eyes, and he curled his thin lips, "The last incident with the old palace maid was very strange. I’ve been investigating in secret, and I discovered that one person’s shadow kept appearing throughout the whole event." Axel slowly uttered a name, "The Princess of Alani." Rosalind showed a look of surprise, "Why would the Princess of Alani get involved in the matter of the old palace maid?" "Perhaps...what the Princess of Alani is truly involved in is the matter of the true master possessing the red-child bloodline of the State of Westria. I suspect that the princess already knew the whereabouts of the master before us, or, the true master is by the princess’s side." Although Axel cooperated with Serena Sterling, he was always wary of her, given the unresolved ties between Westria and the ancient country of Alani. "King of Nine Peaks, if that’s the case, what are your plans? Could it be... tonight is a trap dinner, and you’re testing the Princess of Alani?" Axel nodded, "That’s right." Rosalind didn’t ask further. Axel had already invited the Princess of Alani tonight, so he must have a strategy. She decided to watch quietly. At this moment, a charming voice rang out, "King of Nine Peaks, so you’re here." Melody Ashworth came with Serena Sterling to find him. Axel quickly stepped forward, "Princess of Alani, you’re looking for me?" "Yes, actually, it’s nothing much, but my little maid lost her voice due to throat damage. I wonder if the King of Nine Peaks has any miraculous remedy that can help my little maid speak again," Melody said with a smile. Axel’s gaze fell on Serena, "You, can’t speak?" Serena looked at Axel with her bright eyes and then nodded. "Well then, in my study, there’s a pill specifically for treating the voice. I’ll take you there now." Before Serena could speak, Melody quickly nodded, "Sure, then I’ll trouble the King of Nine Peaks. Little maid, quickly follow the King of Nine Peaks." Serena looked at Melody, with a bright and intelligent light flashing quickly in her eyes. Melody’s behavior was unusual tonight, as if she was eager to send her and Axel away. She wondered what Melody was planning. At this, Axel said, "Cherie, come with me." Serena had no choice but to follow Axel. As they left, Melody swiftly curled her red lips and returned to the living room. In the living room, a maid was preparing to take two cups of tea upstairs to the study when Melody stopped her, "Are these teas for the King of Nine Peaks?" The maid nodded, "Yes, Princess of Alani." "Oh, then let me take them. I’m planning to go up to see the King of Nine Peaks." "Certainly, Princess of Alani." The maid handed the tea to Melody and left. The most update n0vels are published on NovelHub(.)net Melody quickly went to a secluded corner, peeking around furtively. Seeing no one around, she immediately took out a packet of medicine and poured the contents into the tea. This was a love potion from the Merfolk Clan; she intended for Axel to drink it. Axel seemed to have mixed feelings about Serena Sterling. Since that was the case, she decided to play matchmaker and facilitate a union between Axel and Serena. Once they became involved, she wanted to see if Hayden Crawford would still want Serena. Melody thought she was incredibly clever as she carried the tea upstairs. Upstairs in the study. Axel handed the pill to Serena, "Cherie, take this pill, and your voice should improve soon." Serena accepted the pill, looking gratefully at Axel. Axel couldn’t help but glance at Serena a few more times. He remembered Cherie, but today she seemed different, carrying an air of refined intelligence. "King of Nine Peaks." At this point, Rosalind stepped in. Axel approached, and Rosalind whispered in his ear, "Just now, the Princess of Alani poured a packet of medicine into your teacup downstairs." Axel immediately pursed his thin lips. Serena couldn’t hear what the two were discussing, but she sensed it was about Melody. She hoped Melody wasn’t foolish enough to try anything at the Manor of the Ninth Spire. Axel had achieved fame at a young age, wielding great power, and for Melody to cause trouble right under his nose was asking for death. At this moment, the study door swung open, and Melody walked in triumphantly with the tea, "King of Nine Peaks, please have some tea." Rosalind quickly retreated, while Axel watched Melody expressionlessly, his gaze falling on the two cups of tea, "Alright, Princess of Alani, please go ahead." Axel and Melody sat on the sofa, each picking up a teacup and taking a sip. Melody watched Axel covertly, remembering the cup she had spiked, and now Axel drank it. This was going to be interesting. She only needed to wait for the effects and for Axel to get entangled with Serena. At that time, she would record a scandalous video and send it to Hayden Crawford, or let it spread online, ruining Serena. Melody felt that her plan was brilliant, marveling at her own cleverness as she went upstairs with the tea.