You possess a power you're unaware of and have used it against me. To me, you're the most dangerous person, Emma White.
— Bright
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"Didn't Connie forbid you from attending the conference because you're not fully recovered? I don't understand why you're going against Connie, who clearly knows more about your health and is doing everything for your own good."
Bright paused, his expression thoughtful. "Connie has always been like a mother to me, guiding and advising, but she's not my mother. She may have my best interests at heart, but she doesn't grasp the broader implications of my absence at this conference. The political and economic stability of our kingdom relies heavily on my participation."
"That's your justification, Your Highness? Are you willing to dismiss the sincere concerns of those who genuinely care about you?"
Bright's expression faltered, struck by Emma's words.
