"She told me she was also pregnant. And even assured me that a fortune teller had told her it was a son. She said she wants to become the regent as soon as Pasha Osman dies. And given all the provinces are likely to now split up… I committed a mistake."
In this way, Alexander mixed half truths with lies about his encounter with Mikaya and finished by frankly admitting he had overstepped his boundaries.
"...." Pasha Farzah looked down at the drooping head with still blazing eyes, not fully moved. However they somehow seemed to lack the same intensity as before.
"My, my, if you had not said it, I would have never guessed you were so close to my daughter, brat." The old man finally chewed out through his teeth, his gaze clearly mocking, "Did she even manage to charm you? Why else would you go to such lengths just to help her? What did she promise you?"
It was good to see Pasha Farzah was not totally oblivious to his youngest daughter's thoughts and habits.
