Chapter 93: FIVE MINUTES

ELENA

Elena clenched her fist. "Does Caelan has a child with her?"

Her nails dug into her palm as she stared at Ronan.

Her breathing became uneven.

Ronan answered, "Yes. She comes..."

He stopped. His expression changed.

"No."

Elena stared directly into his eyes..which is known as flirting with a young Male. He immediately looked away, avoiding her gaze.

Ronan quickly shook his head.."No, she doesn’t have a kid.."

He swallowed. "I mean... not the Vivian you think."

Elena’s eyes narrowed. "What do you mean?"

Ronan suddenly remembered something.

"I..I...I..just remembered I left something behind. The doctor left and I have to check the Commander again."

He saluted and turned around "I’ll be right back."

Before anyone could question him, he hurried away.

Once he was far enough from them, Ronan slapped a hand over his mouth. "Why did I say so much?"

He looked back nervously. "I hope I haven’t said too much for her to understand. After all, Vivian lost the Commander’s baby."

Elena remained where she was. Her mind was racing.

Lydia stepped closer. "My Princess..."

Elena didn’t respond.

"There is something going on between Vivian and Caelan." Lydia’s voice was gentle. "Something you’ve always suspected."

Elena’s fingers trembled.

Lydia continued. "Remember your engagement day?"

Elena’s expression changed.

"You remember what Vivian did."

"She suddenly winked at you."

Elena’s breathing stopped for a second. She recalled the creepy smirk.from Vivian on her big day.

Lydia continued. "Then she walked over to Caelan and whispered something into his ear."

Elena’s eyes darkened.

"That made Caelan drag her away."

Elena suddenly reached for the wall. Her palm pressed against it.

Her vision became blurry.

No.

No...

She remembered that day. She remembered Vivian’s smile.

The wink. The smirks

And the whisper to his ears. And Caelan hurriedly took Vivian away, their hands locked tightly together.

Leaving Elena behind alone at the Podium.

Her heart began pounding.

I’m better than Vivian.

She squeezed her eyes shut.

I’m better than her in everything. I have everything she can only dream of having..I am.prettier.

My bloodline is stronger. She is just an ordinary Fox. I’m a Saintess.

I’m the family’s favorite daughter.

I have Mother’s Phoenix blood.

Her eyes opened again.

What does he see in Vivian?

She remembered Vivian’s black hair.

Is it that ugly black hair?

She doesn’t even have Phoenix hair like Mother and I.

Her breathing became heavier.

I’m the family favorite.

Doesn’t Caelan know that?

Then another thought struck her. One that hurt more than the others.

I told him how Vivian was born.

I told him everything.

I told him what kind of person she and her father were.

So why did he still go after her?

Her lips trembled. Then she thought of something else.

Was it because I refused to have skin to skin sex with him?

Her face went pale.

Has he been sleeping with Vivian all this while.because I said no? But Vivian is in the Academy..I never saw her pregnant. She drinks.a lot which mothers can’t. How?

A tear rolled down her cheek.

Lydia immediately noticed.

"My Princess..."

Elena didn’t wipe it away. Another tear followed.

Lydia’s heart broke.

She quickly knelt before her. "I’m sorry, My Queen."

Elena looked down at her.

"I never knew Vivian would go this far." Lydia’s voice shook with anger. "I should have watched her every move."

"I should have stopped her before she could seduce your man."

More tears fell from Elena’s eyes.

Lydia clenched her fists. "Please tell me what you want me to do to her to stop your tears."

Elena remained silent.

"I’ll do anything."

Lydia’s eyes became cold. "I won’t let that wicked girl ruin you." She lowered her head. "Even if it costs me my life."

Elena stared at her for several seconds.

Then....she smiled.

She reached down and gently lifted Lydia from the floor.

"Lydia..."

She wiped the tear from her own cheek. "Sweetheart." Lydia looked at her. "Thank you for thinking about me."

Elena’s smile became softer. "But Ronan said it isn’t the Vivian we think. It is another Vivian..You know Vivian can’t compare to me."

She glanced toward Caelan’s room. "So you don’t have to worry yet."

Lydia nodded. Elena’s eyes narrowed. "Let me go inside and check on Caelan."

Then she looked directly at Lydia. "If you really want to help me..."

Lydia immediately understood. "You want me to use my ability?"

Elena nodded.

"Use your illusion ability on the soldiers guarding his room."

She placed both hands on Lydia’s shoulders. "Don’t worry."

Her voice was gentle. "If they find out, I’ll protect you."

Lydia shook her head. "You don’t have to protect me."

Elena blinked and smiled sweetly.

"I am doing this for you." Lydia smiled. "I don’t need anything in return."

Then her expression became serious.."As long as you help me find my sister, just like you promised."

Elena smiled. "Yes." She gently squeezed Lydia’s shoulders. "I will as promised. I can never fail you.."

The two females walked toward Caelan’s room leaving her guards behind. When she got there four soldiers stood outside the door.

The moment Elena approached, one stepped forward.

"I’m sorry, Saintess Elena." He bowed. "This area is restricted."

Elena smiled sweetly. "I only want to see my fiancé."

"I understand, Saintess."

The soldier remained firm. "But Doctor Alex ordered that no one be allowed inside. We are only obeying orders. Please don’t make it difficult for me."

Elena’s smile didn’t disappear. She slowly glanced at Lydia. Lydia understood the signal. She stepped forward.

Her eyes began glowing green.

A faint spiritual energy spread through the corridor.

The soldiers blinked. Their expressions slowly became vacant.

Lydia whispered, "My Princess..."

Elena looked at her. "I can’t hold them for long. They are higher ranked."

Her green eyes flickered. "You have five minutes."

Elena’s smile slowly returned. "Five minutes is enough."

The door stood directly in front of her. She pushed it open.