After everyone had entered, the two “statues” suddenly came to life, pounding their chests and cursing.

“What’s this all about? We came all this way, and they won’t let us in?”

“What’s so special about this lousy palace? Even if they invited me, I wouldn’t go inside!”

“This place is a dump… I need to take pictures. I—”

The palace guards swiftly surrounded them, not touching the two women but giving them cold stares. They held long spears with gleaming blades under the sunlight.

Violet instantly felt intimidated, while Heidi, fearing trouble, quickly handed over her phone.

The guards glanced at Violet and confiscated her phone as well.

Both of them were denied entry to any of the palaces and were left standing in the open square, exposed to the scorching sun. A group of guards surrounded them.

Gia stood nearby, wearing a dark expression. She recalled the man’s words—”Do you know who the man beside Lina is?

“Zuko, the eldest heir of the Hamertons of Centrolis. He’s currently out of the city!

her adoptive parents dote on her, and the eldest Hamerton heir spoils her too! Tell me, why is Lina so

Gia’s fingertips trembled.

marriage alliance with the Irwins Southeast Aciatic. If her guess was correct, Zuko had

Gia’s eyes as she tightly

of Lina soon, it wouldn’t just be a ticking time bomb for Melvin. It

don’t blame me.” She gritted her teeth with each word. “You forced my hand… It’s your own

the evening, she had her usual video call with Zuko. So much had happened

turned out to be so warm and hospitable. The arrangements were

referring to the people he sent to pick you up?” Zuko smiled. “In my analysis, visiting the palace is a significant event, so the number of people and the

“But experiencing it personally feels so surreal… Hehe, it’s the first time I’ve

I’ll make you feel like a princess every day from now

blushed and shyly smiled at

“I suggest you take a hot bath to calm down. You seem so excited that you might

sleep, will you keep

but you have your studies tomorrow, so

her

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