Catherine watched the senator's entire demeanor change once he understood what Alexander had brought him.
She had once been a queen, yet she had never been particularly respected for it. Perhaps she had simply stopped expecting respect altogether. Even in this life, she had never imagined people bowing before her, especially when she was the one asking them for something.
But her brother...
Oh, he was not merely her brother.
He had once been the Crown Prince. He must have dealt with nobles who challenged his authority in exactly this way—without hesitation, without apology, and with the absolute expectation that he would be obeyed.
Demanding respect.
Catherine found that she liked it very much.
The moment Senator Campbell opened the file, his eyes widened.
"This is..."
"Big enough to bury your scandal, Senator," Alexander said with a faint smirk. "Hurry. You have the morning."
The senator looked between them and swallowed.
