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?"

head. I

a loud crash, shattered a fish tank, all while Lily remained unfazed,

to her liking. These items are too low- class for my taste. I wouldn't

Helen gave me an OK sign,

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

turned to Lily, "Shall we go

if Harriet wants to go, I guess I

headed out together, with me trailing behind. Helen whispered, "Princess Harriet, an only child, clung to Lily the moment she

el?

and hated by her. Quite a lonely

pang of jealousy for how openly she could take

with Harriet," I said, looking at

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