The circumstances at hand required him to explain his actions to the king to prevent his enemies from exploiting this situation against him.
The so-called resignation was nothing more than a rash remark aimed to provoke the Duchess, and he had no actual intentions of resigning.
Not only did he enjoy having everything within his control, he also didn't want to give his enemies the satisfaction.
His life didn't have any particular purpose, his existence could merely be summarized in two words.
Conquer what he desired and destroy what he detested, that was all.
After getting properly dressed, he went to the bedside and carefully bent down to look at Ivana Bennett, who was still sleeping soundly. Lucas Walker gently touched her forehead with his lips.
Feeling her forehead smooth and slightly cool, he then tucked her in before confidently leaving the bedroom.
