The Betrayed Princess Rising (Lylah and Ezra) novel Chapter 104

The Betrayed Princess Rising

Chapter 104

Lylah’s POV

It took less than two seconds.

Finished

The moment Hunter saw Ezra’s card, the color drained from his face. Confidence collapsed, leaving only ear.

Wait!” he blurted, stopping Iris just as she reached for her phone. “We don’t need to involve the Lunaris Enforcers. I apologize.”

My brow arched.

Why not?”

He swallowed, throat bobbing.

‘As I reconsider… the fault is mine,” he said quickly. “Not yours. Not the restaurant’s. So even if the Enforcers come, they won’t find any wrongdoing here. There’s no need to go that far.”

ris looked at me.

I gave her a small, subtle nod.

Postpone it.

‘Hmm,” I murmured, tapping a finger lightly against the table. “You’re right. Maybe it isn’t the Enforcers we need.”

Relief flashed across his face.

It died the instant my words left my mouth.

“But an attorney,” I finished, smiling faintly.

Hunter froze.

“Iris,” I continued smoothly, “the law department in Lunar Grace has produced many excellent attorneys. And we do have connections with some of them, don’t we?”

Understanding sparked in her eyes instantly.

“Of course,” she said, catching on beautifully. “I even know someone from Whitepine who’s now one of Verdanth’s top attorneys. Just last month, he won a fraud case against a restaurant that framed an innocent customer…” She paused deliberately. “…That sounds exactly like our situation, doesn’t it?”

Her smile returned, sharper than before.

“Lylah, I can call him right now.”

I nodded.

Satisfied.

“Please do. I’ll cover his fee. And maybe we should get the Lunaris media involved too,” I added lightly. “It would be unfortunate if others became victims of the same treatment.”

Iris’s smile grew more confident, her fear fading as she stared directly at Hunter.

Seeing that look on her face filled me with quiet satisfaction.

I wouldn’t let him walk away so easily.

“Iris.”

“Why didn’t you tell me Isaac’s sister was here?”

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