Chapter 253

Chapter 253

Third Person’s POV

Priscilla believed that if Adelaide showed the slightest disrespect, the royal council would strip her of her status and exile her.

This thought revived Priscilla’s suppressed vanity and desire for control, and a smug look appeared on her face.

Madison sneered, “That’s not certain. How about this: tomorrow, ask her for a box of pink diamonds. If she refuses, you’ll know she’s not truly filial.”

The pink diamonds in the display case had long made Madison envious.

Priscilla, who valued face above all, declared, “Of course she’ll give it! It’s just pink diamonds–I’ll take them from her treasury myself.”

Madison laughed, “Really? Then go fetch some now and hand them to me. If she doesn’t demand them back, I’ll admit defeat–return your diamonds and pay you $300,000. But if I win, those diamonds are mine.

Wanda chimed in with false concern, “Priscilla, this isn’t right. If Adelaide finds out and blames you, it would be terrible… You shouldn’t do this. I’m sure you wouldn’t dare.”

Priscilla was completely manipulated by the two.

Naively prideful and easily provoked, she asserted, “It’s just a few pink diamonds. What’s the worst that could happen?”

Moments ago, she’d worried about Adelaide’s powerful connections and her own diminishing authority. Now, she felt in control.

high, with Susan heading to the

hall was lively with guests toasting. Only a few wolf pack guards watched over the

only invited dignitaries, no one

had assigned them, and they let Priscilla enter without

with her hands behind her back, barely

covered every surface, leaving only

of pink diamonds sat open, each stone round and radiant. The

hundred carats in total- I’ve never seen so many,” Priscilla whispered in

whispered, “Priscilla, this isn’t fitting for you. Taking the Luna’s gifts could ruin your

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glanced at her like she was naive. “Do you really think I’d

in relief, thinking Priscilla had

then Priscilla said, “I won’t take them–but you

Susan’s eyes widened. “What?!”

not. If trouble arises, I’ll protect you,”

glanced back outside and urged in a hushed tone, “Hurry, just grab a few. No one will notice. With so many

was incredulous. Was Priscilla really asking her to

lost her mind. But what could

her first time doing anything

from view, Susan’s hand trembled as she reached

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