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

what the gift is How can

“The birthday girl will love it. That’s for sure.” He had a hunch that if she

the gift was, they would find

soon broken by two figures walking past them to

dragged by Becky, looked entirely passive. Everyone knew Becky was impulsive and lacked tact, so her behavior was not

a casual smile. That’s okay.

and chose to stand in front of Chloe and Damon, striking up a friendly conversation. “We’re all here for Fiona’s birthday, and there’s no

smiled and

at the gift box in Chloe’s arms, a glint of curiosity flashing in her eyes “What’s that? Chloe,

I don’t know Fiona that well, so grandmother prepared the gift.

snorted, “You’ve never given a gift

“Becky”

are always the best. We’re not at

pouted but didn’t say anything

can introduce you later. She’s a bit temperamental, so be

“No

face twitched visibly before she forced a strained smile. She turned to Damon to strike up a conversation, but his cold gaze left her

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