Rebirth Into My Second Chance

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."

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."

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?"

shook my head. I

bat and with a loud crash,

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

gave me an OK sign, signaling that the snipers

to Princess Harriet, "I prefer seeing things in person rather

Harriet turned to Lily, "Shall

interested, but if Harriet

together, with me trailing behind. Helen whispered, "Princess Harriet, an only child, clung

el?

hated by

I replied, even feeling a pang of jealousy for how openly she

to deal with Harriet," I said, looking at Helen, "Shall we