Chapter 1693

But she couldn’t. She could only watch helplessly as Chloe entered the door before them.

“Can’t you see? It’s clear as day what Queen Julia is thinking. Blood is thicker than water after all”

“While Chloe is received with respect after presenting her invitation, Princess Becky and Barbara still need the consent of Duke Dubonnet to enter. The difference in treatment is clear enough for even a fool to see who Queen Julia favors. Better keep your wits about you and try to get on better terms with the real princess”

“But Barbara and Becky have been by the Queen’s side since they were kids. The Queen wouldn’t completely ignore them just because there’s a new princess. If so, what does that make of her? She’s just letting the new princess get accustomed to the environment, there’s no need for comparison.”

The whispers reached Barbara and Becky’s ears, their faces turning sourc2

“Please, princesses

The servant reminded them. Barbara, maintaining a shallow smile, turned and walked into the grand entrance.

The Dubonnet estate was vast To reach the banquet hall from the entrance, one had to traverse an escalator. Given the grandeur of the event and the discomfort of high heels, everyone chose to take the escalator

When Barbara and Becky caught up. Damon was just stepping onto the escalator with Chloe Chloe, clutching her gift box, squinted into the circular holes on the sides under the bright lights, but couldn’t see what was inside.

Damon smiled at her curiosity and pointed to the box. “This ring has an outer layer. When you place it on the table, just take that off

blinked, her curiosity

know what the gift is How can it be the

that if she were to know

gift was, they would find out when Fiona opened it. This was certainly an

was soon broken by two figures walking past them

Becky was impulsive and lacked tact, so her

gave a casual smile. That’s okay. You two

held Becky back and chose to stand in front of Chloe and Damon, striking up a friendly conversation. “We’re all

smiled and didn’t

a glint of curiosity flashing in her eyes “What’s that? Chloe, what are you planning to give

and gave her a cryptic smile. I don’t know

gift before, have you? It’s just a..

“Becky”

“Grandma’s gifts are always the best. We’re not at home

didn’t say

you later. She’s a bit temperamental, so be careful with your words. She can get unhappy

“No

Damon to strike up a conversation, but his cold gaze left her speechless

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