Chapter 277
At a glance from the princess’s handmaiden, a few soldiers circled around us:
“Please, follow us to meet the princess p>
Just my luck, bumping into the big shots.
Helen whispered in my ear, “This is playing with fire p>
I nodded. “Aren’t you here to protect me? Stir up some chaos, take out those
snipers, so it’ll be safe when my sister shows up p>
Helen squeezed my arm, “Those guys? Mr. Hilton’s on it, or your sister’s probably already handled it. My gig is to keep you out of trouble p>
As we entered the princess’s auction room, I noticed two maids at the door pouring wine, their hands trembling. One of them, voice quivering, confessed, “I can’t do this p>
The other scolded her, “Useless, the princess will have her way p>
Then came the clattering sound of wine being poured. Just as I walked past, they hurried inside before me, trying to act composed. The soldiers gestured for me to enter but blocked Helen.
I had no choice but to go in alone, only to see her lounging on a chaise longue just like my sister Lily, her legs adorned with jewels, a stark contrast to Lily’s style. This princess had roses scattered all around her, ensuring her steps were always on rose petals.
Extravagance at its finest.
And there was my sister, casually playing with jewels on a couch next to her, her eyebrows knitting together the moment she saw me.
Even in this guise, she recognized me instantly.
“Lily, the last time someone dared to challenge me was you. I’m surprised someone’s bold enough to try again after all these years. Just had to see if she’s from another hidden dynasty like you p>
As someone pulled back the screen, I stood before them: “Such familiar features, yet why do I feel I know you p>
The princess, stepping on the roses, approached me and touched
butterfly pin, “Pretty. Do you know
the price of challenging met 3 Ses,
I pointed at Lily, “Like her, I’m untouchable to you p>
“That’s interesting.” Her bejeweled, manicured fingers clapped together, jingling like bells.
“Your invitation mentioned your assets, quite impressive. Interested in joining the final auction tonight?” Instead of reprimanding me, she invited me, showing the nation’s regard for the wealthy.
“I came for the auction.” I silently thanked Max, my translator device, for allowing me to respond in their language.
“You’re not from our country?” She noticed my accent, and I openly admitted I wasn’t.
She glanced at Lily and said, “Not being from here is fine. As long as you pay well, we’ll ensure your safe return p>
So, she hadn’t planned on letting me return safely?
“What’s the final item p>
“Two foreign women p>
Auctioning off women? And foreigners at that?
What kind of madness had this country descended into?
Before I could react, the maid who had been pouring wine handed glasses to the princess and Lily who’d been silent and indifferent,
saying, “Princess, Your Grace, your wine p>
So, my sister had inherited our father’s title, making her a person of high status in
this country.
But it was clear from the maid’s trembling hands that there was something wrong with the wine.