Chapter 33: The Woman I Want To Own
Some black bird soared high into the sky, flapping with its wings.
Suddenly, it crashed into the castle, sending a flurry of feathers into the air.
With a startled squawk, it tumbled down to the ground.
But it didn't get enough attention as everyone seemed to be focused on what Lirian just said.
The stillness in the arena felt suffocating.
It pressed down on Lirian's chest, making each heartbeat feel like a hammer blow.
Gabriel's face darkened as her words sank in.
His confident shoulders sagged for a moment…
He looked less like the unshakable Duke of Sylcrest and more like a man who had just been publicly stripped of his pride.
"What did you say?" Gabriel's voice, though quiet, was edged with an unmistakable warning.
Lirian did not flinch.
Her chin remained high, and her eyes did not blink. "I said I want a divorce."
