Chapter 279
Under my mask, I could feel my face twitch for what seemed like the umpteenth time, especially whenever I found myself vying with Princess Harriet for anything. It always ended the same way – with the item in question being destroyed.
“Oh, I’ve lost interest anyway. Let her have it. If I can’t have it, it wouldn’t end well for anyone else who does p>
With that, Valery ushered me out, with Princess Harriet turning her back to me and Lily avoiding my gaze. Even knowing Princess Harriet wished her ill, Lily remained composed, a trait I couldn’t help but admire.
“Why not let her stay and see if she’s really all that?” I suggested as I turned to leave.
Just then, I heard the playful sound of Princess Harriet running barefoot towards me, the jingle of her anklets filling the air before she pulled me back to sit down. “We’ll have someone bring the items for us to see. Whatever you like, we buy. My fish will cost at least a million, you know. Can you afford that? If not, maybe you should stick to peasant food p>
Her words, though spoken softly, sent a shiver down my spine.
The first item up for auction was a Buddha head, to which Princess Harriet glanced at me and asked, “Fancy this p>
I shook my head. I wasn’t there to collect scraps.
After rejecting several items, Princess Harriet lost her patience. She grabbed a baseball bat and with a loud crash, shattered a fish tank, all while Lily remained unfazed, as if Harriet’s outburst or calmness meant nothing to her.
“Let my maid in; she might find something to her liking. These items are too low- class for my taste. I wouldn’t even have them in my bathroom,” I remarked, which seemed to please her as she beckoned someone to call Helen in.
Upon entering, Helen gave me an OK sign, signaling that the snipers were in place.
I then suggested to Princess Harriet, “I prefer seeing things in person rather than in pictures p>
Finding the idea appealing, Princess Harriet turned to Lily, “Shall we go together p>
Lily, stretching lazily, replied, “Not really interested, but if Harriet wants to go, I guess I will p>
Princess Harriet, beaming, linked arms with Lily, and they headed out together, with me trailing behind. Helen whispered, “Princess Harriet, an only child, clung to Lily the moment she found out she had a
el?
sister. She’s both loved and hated by her. Quite a lonely soul p>
“It shows,” I replied, even feeling a pang of jealousy for how openly she could take away my sister.
“But now, to ensure Lily’s safety, we need to deal with Harriet,” I said, looking at Helen, “Shall we kidnap her p>
Helen nodded, “It’s possible. If anything happens, Lily will surely cover for you p>
Feeling deflated, I realized that
wasn’t a viable option. “So, I just
have to keep a sharp eye out to net
prevent them from harming my sister p>
Helen confirmed with a nod, “There’s no other way. Once you’re out there, witnessing their subjects prostrate before them, you’ll understand the gravity of the situation p>
No sooner had she finished than a chorus of voices rose in unison, “Long live the princess! Long live the duke p>
It was like something out of a feudal dynasty, with everyone groveling at Princess Harriet’s feet, unable to lift their gaze.