Chapter 34

⁠​​​‌​​​​‌​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌‌​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​​​​‌‌‌​​​‌‌‌‌​​‌​‌‌‌‌‌‌​‌​​​​‌​⁠The Prince presented himself with a low bow. Lucille had a copy of the morning paper in her hand.

“I congratulate you, Countess,” he said. “You progress admirably. It is a great step gained.”

Lucille, who was looking pale and nervous, regarded him with anxiety.

“A step! But it is everything. If these rumours are true, he refuses the attempt to form a Cabinet. He takes a subordinate position under Let