At that word, Jacqueline’s expression turned cold.
Even though he had become the Marquis of Preston—someone no one dared treat carelessly—he was still unable to escape the shadow of his birth.
Jacqueline wanted to snap back at him, but no words came out. Instead, she clenched her fists and glared sharply at Parker.
He raised an eyebrow and continued.
“His Majesty pities young Benjamin. What could he possibly learn under a lowly man like Lord Preston? For Benjamin’s sake, shouldn’t his guardian be replaced?”
“……”
“Think carefully. Which of the two would be a better protector for him? Benjamin himself would likely prefer becoming a member of the royal family.”
Jacqueline remained silent to the end. If she opened her mouth now, she wasn’t sure what she might say in anger.
Seeing her sitting there stiff as a statue, Parker took a step back.
“I fully understand that it’s…
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