Chapter 2171


    Things had been strange at the embassy over the past two days. Although the staff continued their


    work as usual, they turned away almost all visitors and postponed most scheduled activities.


    The official exnation was an internal reshuffle of work for two days. However, ording to a rumor,


    some embassy personnel had contracted a virus during the sanitation work. Some also heard the


    embassy had tried sweeping it under the rug to contain themotion.


    No one knew where the gossip had originated, but it had also left the other foreign embassies uneasy.


    After all, the pandemic in Burnwken had only just ended.


    After witnessing or experiencing the pandemic, people wondered what would happen if another


    outbreak urred.


    It caused everyone to be on edge, with each embassy starting its own investigations. Some even


    demanded an exnation from the Hydend government.


    Puzzled by the rumor, the government tried to ask about it from the Yudonian embassy. However, the


    embassy continuously declined visitors, making the rumor more convincing and credible.


    Meanwhile, the real reason for work dys was the disappearance of Duke Frederick, their top leader.


    It threw the embassy into disarray. Since only a few knew the queen was there, most staff members did


    not know what to do.


    As they wondered whether to seek instructions from the queen, Fred reappeared. A trusted aide signed


    in relief and approached him, asking, “Your Grace, where have you been over thest two days?! We


    were so worried!”


    However, Fred’s expression stiffened as he strode ahead. “Where’s Lily?”


    “She’s still in the attic,” the aide answered after a moment’s hesitation.


    “I’ll go see her. Stay on this floor, and don’t let anyone up!” He broke into a run.


    Shocked, the aide hurried after him. “Yes, sir!”


    Fred was out of breath as he reached the top floor. He held onto the railing and panted, trying to catch


    his breath. He looked upward as if he could see through the ceiling and finally went up to unlock the


    attic door.


    The attic was not spacious but was clean and well-lit by sunlight.


    When he went in, Lily was eating at a dining table. She was enjoying her afternoon tea and desserts,


    which smelled rather lovely. With her rxed expression, one might think she was on vacation.


    Fred grew even angrier when he saw that, asking, “Aren’t you on a hunger strike?”


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    Lily was not surprised to see him. She only nced his way and said, “Didn’t you tell me to eat more


    and watch my health? Do you have a problem with me heeding your advice?”


    She calmly spoke as she held her knife and fork.