Clash! Clash! Clash!
Duchess Anita swept all the ornaments on her dressing table to the floor. She was furious. Not only had she failed to make Anastasia barren, but she had also lost her most trusted maid.
"Lady Anastasia will stay in the palace from now on to continue her treatment. The poison is very potent, and only Royal Physician Nicholas can treat it."
Duchess Anita recalled the Queen's words.
There was no longer any chance to harm Anastasia. She hated the fact that she would have to bow to Anastasia in the future.
"How can she be so lucky?" Duchess Anita frowned. She knew the Queen might also suspect her involvement in the poisoning. That was likely the reason why Anastasia was not allowed to return to the Duke's residence.
"How did she gain the Queen's favor in just one day?" Duchess Anita wondered. She had always felt that Anastasia was not likable.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
