Elisha Brown paled in her place.
Even though she was supported by Sebastian De Louis and that Crown Prince who told her to separate Edmund Gerwyn from Penelope Askary, if the Duchess reported this to the Emperor, the Emperor would definitely punish her. Her family name would be ruined, especially since her older brother was a head priest. If that were the case, Elisha was sure that the Crown Prince would not want to protect her. The man would definitely say he didn't know anything.
"I will kill you, bitch!" shouted Elisha Brown. The woman immediately lunged at Penelope, making Penelope wide-eyed and scream. Her back hit the floor and it made Penelope cough.
"Duchess!" Jellal exclaimed. The shadow knight intended to save Penelope but Penelope shook her head.
"Jellal, go to the palace right now and give that proof to the Emperor. Duke Edmund is there! You tell him what happened here."
"But, Duchess—"
