Helan was shocked beyond words when he heard Lizzy. He immediately looked at Allynna.
"Ally, tell us what really happened to you. Don't hide anything from us, so we can help you escape from this forced engagement." Helan said. His face looks so intense with genuine concern. He feels sad about Allynna's misfortune; she has a miserable life. After her parents died, her family sold her to a palace.
Was she really sold to become an Emperor concubine?
Helan glanced at Ikaris, who was standing far from them. He now suspected Ikaris was one of the Emperor's men. He accompanied Allynna to guard her. The way he carried himself near Allynna was very suspicious. He looked like a guard or servant rather than a cousin.
