Kagel watched Gongsun Lin's retreating figure with a smile, his eyes filled with determination.

Ye Qingqing found it strange and couldn't help but ask, "Since you like Gongsun Lin, why did you have so many messy romantic relationships?"

Kagel smiled mysteriously, "Only in this way can we have a chance to get close to Catherine (Gongsun Lin's English name)."

Ye Qingqing was completely confused. What did that mean?

Becoming a playboy to get close to someone doesn't make sense; no girl likes a playboy.

Kagel didn't explain further; he changed the subject, "I contacted the families of the people involved that night, and together we issued a statement to the T royal family, demanding an explanation from them."

Although Julie indirectly helped him and Gongsun Lin that night, allowing them to break through the veil and face each other directly, he still hated being schemed against. Moreover, he happened to be there that day; if he hadn't been, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Julie harbors malicious intent towards Gongsun Lin; such a vicious woman with a venomous heart should not live in this world!

Ye Qingqing couldn't help but laugh gleefully. No wonder the king was so quick to deal with Julie; it turns out that besides Lady Dylan, there were also the Cagle family and others involved!

None of the male guests at the ball come from weak families. If they joined forces, they could even ruin the economy of a small country. No wonder the king is afraid; he probably wishes he could kill Julie right now!

Royal Palace

The king's face was ashen. He was so distraught that he lost all interest in dating his newest, alluring mistress. He had just received a warning from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This had really blown up. There was CCTV footage to prove that it was all Julie's doing. She had offended several major European conglomerates in one fell swoop. The king's biggest worry now was that these conglomerates would join forces to undermine T country's economy.

Even if he was absurd, he still had some knowledge and did not want the country to be in turmoil. If the economy was impacted, the whole country would fall into chaos, which would inevitably lead to popular riots and extremely serious consequences. He dared not even imagine it.

With a grim face, the king went to the place where Julie was imprisoned.

Julie was a far cry from her usual radiant self. Her hair was disheveled, her face dull and ashen. Even the palace maids were prettier than her. When she saw the king enter, Julie's eyes lit up, and she squeezed out a few tears, looking at the king pitifully.

"Father... I don't know anything... Why are you so angry? Did Mother do something wrong to upset you?"

Julie looked timid and aggrieved, pushing all the blame onto Mrs. Wu. She didn't know what Mrs. Wu's current situation was, but when she was imprisoned, Julie had already planned to make Mrs. Wu take the fall.

As long as she has an auspicious destiny, the king will surely favor her again, and she will have a chance to make a comeback!

Julie was full of confidence; she was unaware that her scheme had been exposed.

The king kicked Julie hard, right in the chest, showing no mercy. Julie groaned, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth, her face turning even paler as she stared at the king in disbelief.

“Father…I am your lucky charm, what’s wrong?” Julie reminded him, trying to make the king remember his destiny, which was her only trump card.

But mentioning it only fueled the king's rage. He realized he had been deceived for ten years by this wretched mother and daughter, who had treated him like a monkey. The king wanted to kill the daughter right then and there, but he managed to restrain himself.

He's raised it for over a decade and spent so much money; he has to earn some of it back.

"Sophia has confessed everything. You should stay here and reflect on your actions. Next month, you will marry into the Li family and serve your husband well. You must not disgrace the royal family!"

The king's words chilled Julie to the bone, and all the color drained from her face.