Chapter 110: ADDITIONAL LESSON

When Jade entered Xina’s room that morning, the usual warmth between them was noticeably absent. Not that they had ever been particularly close, but Xina could feel the lingering anger in Jade’s demeanor, a reflection of the disappointment she felt over Xina's actions the previous night. Jade, ever the perfectionist, was upset that Xina had once again failed to act in the dignified manner expected of a future queen. Xina remained silent, her thoughts spinning as she went through her morning routine, which Jade had arranged for her meticulously. Breakfast was served alone in the vast dining hall, where three silent servants stood behind her, ready to assist with any need. The grandeur of the setting only heightened her sense of isolation. When Xina left her room that morning, she had half-hoped she might catch a glimpse of Gallahan or Noah, even though she knew it was unlikely. Her disappointment deepened when she saw two unfamiliar guards standing at attention outside her door. Their