Beast King'S Crippled Mate

61 Chapter 61: Bored Aria (II)

Aria didn't immediately say yes to confirm the merchant's question, because she was angry at Swan who was still alive even though she was supposed to die by the time she left the palace gate.

Not only did she not die yet, but she also dared to work side by side with the Beast King! Did that cripple not know her place?!

"Your Highness? You're indeed the only Princess our country has, right?” The

merchant repeated his question since he didn't get an answer before, and Aria resumed

her amicable smile.

“Of course, I am the only one," Aria confirmed “Though, just to be sure, was it really the Beast King who said that?"

"Yes, Your Highness. The Beast King seems to be very proud of his little wife. I assume she is supposed to replace you, right? I heard that rumor before," the merchant said.

He noticed that Princess Aria's smile gradually dissipated and he was afraid of offending her, so he quickly added, “B-but, that woman holds no candle against you, Princess. I'm afraid the Beast King would've ditched her instantly the moment he saw your beauty.”

The bright and proud smile returned to Aria's face as she nodded, “Of course. Yes, she is supposed to be my replacement. Oh, don't tell anyone, but she's actually a whore's daughter that we picked up." 2

if the Beast King finds out and gets angry for being deceived? He might return to Holy Achate and demand you as

my duty as the

it was a bit foolish of her to disclose such a vital secret to a mere merchant, as it might worsen the circulating rumor, but she couldn't

a mere inferior replacement for her. The moment she allowed herself

King would catch

but she knew it would be

might be kidnapped and forced to be his bride. It was a scary, yet also somewhat

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to you, right? How much did she charge for each pearl?" "Two gold coins each, Your Highness. But since I have to make a profit, I am selling it at three gold coins each only for you,” the merchant replied honestly. Princess Aria had been his regular client since she was young, so he didn't mind disclosing all the trade information to her. “It's very expensive, but since there is a shortage of pearls

That cripple has become bolder these days, huh?” Aria sneered as she ran her finger on the smooth round pearl. “I didn't

it, but with the power he has, I imagine the possibility is endless.

You may leave now. Don't worry, I will

Highness! You have been so kind to be

Aria said as she turned around and walked towards the merchant who was still kneeling while holding the jewelry box. She put the pearl back into the box and said, "You should tell your fellow merchant to have more cooperation with the Kingdom of

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who seemed to be more wilful than before, as if she had a newfound determination to meet with the Beast King, even though it was much safer for her to stay in the Palace and to never let the Beast King know about her existence. Naturally, the merchant wouldn't

"Don't uneet

mur mathon today” Aria