Chapter 54 Winner

• Sultan Jamal looked as his janissaries all took their seats except for general Sodeeq who wasn't around. Other prominent people of his sultanate were also in their seats. Some of Roksolana's people were there too, all tied with ropes and some guards stood behind them watching to make sure none of them tried to rebel. He also saw Roksolana's friends among the serving maids and smiled, knowing that they had come to cheer their friends on in their little ways. A guard announced Lady Miriam's presence and Jamal watched as she walked in, swaying her hips gently. And as usual, she was dressed extravagantly. The other ladies in the harem followed after her all in a single line, each bowing before him before moving to their positions. Jamal felt a bit angry when he saw that Roksolana was absent despite his threat. Does it mean that she thought he wouldn't go through with the threat?
• "Flog that man. And don't stop unless Lady Roksolana shows up," Jamal commanded, pointing to Asleem.
• A guard made Asleem knelt down and began the beating. He was about to deliver the third stroke when a guard announced Roksolana's presence. Jamal raised his right hand to stop the beating as he watched the door for Roksolana. When he saw her, his jaw dropped and he exclaimed. He heard everyone in the room do the same thing and knew he hadn't seen wrong. She was putting on a black dress and her hair was exposed and tied into a ponytail. He knew that she had worn it to act rebellious against him, but he felt aroused by her choice of clothing as it reminded him of the first time they had first met.