At least, according to Mr. Brian Sr., the former king was by no means the cruel tyrant as the current rumors suggest.
But for the common people who never had the chance to meet the king and those who did not live through the former king's reign, the dead cannot speak in their own defense.
Moreover... he indeed had a single "crime," which was, to ordinary people, indisputable.
Thinking of this, Leon hugged Olivia even tighter.
But whatever the case, it was all in the past now.
Although Olivia was unaware of the details, she probably wouldn't have any interest in the throne even if she knew.
Leon had no intention of using the girl's bloodline to reach for Orland's throne.
Once he had repaid Miss Lora's kindness, he would be content to live a simple life as a small lord, hugging Olivia every other day—living cozily with his wife and children on odd days and drinking and feasting with friends on even days.
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