Aurelia’s face burned as she stood there in shame.

Carmella got up and around the long table to slowly make her way to Aurelia. She pointed at one of the garments and told her, “This is one of the gold-couching techniques. The raw material for the gold thread used here comes from a neighboring country of Southeast Aciatic. The annual yield isn’t a lot, so it’s very precious. The thread is soft and fragile, not having much flexibility, so one has to be exceptionally careful when embroidering to be able to keep the thread whole.”

Aurelia had heard about this, but this was her first time seeing it.

“This style has high requirements for one’s needlework techniques.” Carmella looked at her calmly. “This robe alone took five to six months and the collaboration of several veteran artisans.”

Aurelia bit her lips and stayed quiet.

“Ms. Aurelia, I’m not doubting your ability,” Carmella said softly. “But sometimes, whether a person can accomplish something doesn’t depend on their ability but their knowledge and experience.

“Just like these robes. You’ve never seen them or come across such a style of craftsmanship. No matter how strong your ability is, you won’t be able to embroider it.

“Same goes for you and Neil.

for some time now, so you must understand what I’m saying. I don’t

could taste gall in her throat. Her hands were balled into fists with her fingernails stabbing into her palms. It hurt, but she was

queen

these, she would

the disparity in their status would result in conflicts and differences in values in the long term. When the novelty wore off, would they still be as forgiving and tolerant to each other when they realized their love was not as

eyes turned red. Asking her to give up on Neil was as if digging a part of her heart out. Without her “uncle”, her life was an incomplete puzzle—almost missing that one

latter placed a thick envelope of

dollars and a

had a hard time being treated as an illegal immigrant.” Carmella looked at her. “It’s

citizen from now on.” Carmella spoke with emphasis. “But please leave

looked at the money and passport. “Your Majesty, you’re giving me

Carmella looked at her coldly. “You have a passport now. It’s convenient to go

am I

“Until Neil gets married.”

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