Chapter 1673 Claire Summoned by the Queen
"Jolie, bring Claire to see me!" Catherine's eyes were a bit cold.
She wanted to take the opportunity to have a good chat with this girl before Ivan arrived, to advise her
to turn back now and not do anything foolish.
Jolie also guessed the Queen's intentions. She bowed respectfully, "Yes." Then she stepped quickly
out to fetch Claire, estimating that Mr. Marsh should be arriving soon as well.
In the luxurious palace, Catherine paced back and forth on the rabbit fur rug, in a very bad mood.
This Claire must be quite cunning, to have father and son wrapped around her finger.
In the King's Palace-
Since Prince Taylor had been chased away, Claire felt very awkward. She also felt guilty, knowing the
escalation didn't benefit anyone.
Yet the King didn't blame her at all. Instead he apologized, "I'm very sorry, Claire. He's ignorant and
caused you distress."
"Your Majesty," Claire was very concerned about Rowan's feelings. This matter must have spread
through the royal family by now.
"I'm sorry, I didn't handle it well and caused you worry," Claire apologized again. "Please take care of
your health."
The King's anger had aggravated his condition. Clutching his chest, he took a deep breath. "Continue
your studies. I'll go rest in my room."
With Arthur's support, he headed towards his bedroom.
The King insisted Claire return to the study room and continue learning, refusing any assistance from
her or letting her see him off.
Watching his retreating figure disappear through the doorway, Claire was still in a daze, feeling a little
down.
She wondered, if Rowan found out about today's incident, what would he think? Would he
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And if Queen Catherine knew, what would she think?
But Claire's deepest concern was whether this would implicate Rowan.
She had to fully cooperate in keeping her identity hidden, as Rowan had done.
The King's protection of her today made it obvious she was no ordinary person. Queen Catherine's
captain of the guard Jolie was very shrewd.
Still, Mr. Marsh would be arriving soon, bringing new hope.
Just as Claire gathered herself to return to the study, she heard approaching footsteps, brisk and
steady.
Soon, Captain Jolie appeared at the doorway, heading straight for Claire.
Their eyes met. Claire could tell she had come for her.
"Miss Claire," Jolie halted before her and relayed her orders evenly, "The Queen requests your
presence."
Facing those cool, detached eyes, Claire had a bad premonition.
Had the Queen summoned her because of Prince Taylor's behavior today?
Claire didn't say anything or stall for time. She stepped forward, with Jolie following behind.
Once downstairs and out of the palace, Jolie led the way to the Queen's palace, though Claire already
knew where it was.
As they walked, Claire pondered like a writer - what questions would the Queen ask?
As a mother, how would she feel upon hearing her son had been chased out by his father?
Claire treated it as a story, profiling Queen Catherine's character. How would someone like her react in
this situation?
Claire had only one thought - to protect Rowan.
She must not expose that she was Rowan's girlfriend. She couldn't let Rowan worry while he was
researching.
Soon the two peacocks at the palace gates came into view. Claire was led inside by Jolie.
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