by Maggy Diak
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O my God, I sighed. That's too much for me. I can't go on. I put the file on the desk, leaned back in the chair and closed my eyes.
Keep in mind that all the questions were asked by Isabelle, I heard Mr. Pearson's voice in my head.
So what, I argued with it. So what?
She's unusually interested in the new European ruler, isn't she? Too interested …
And? I answered to the voice provocatively. Being interested in someone or something is no crime. It wouldn't be a crime even if she were a member of a group on a secret mission to look for the new European ruler and appoint him or her as the heir to the throne. Only if their intention were to find her, Otrin was sure it will be a woman, wishing to kill her would be a crime …
I opened my eyes. What …? What if …? I grabbed the file to resume reading.
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S: Why will Marat be born as a woman? Is that a hundred percent sure? Is it possible that he is again born as a man?
P: No, it isn't! My studies show that we are entering the period of matriarchy, which means that a woman or a group of women will control the whole social life. That's why she must be born as a woman.