Charlotte thought Lucy was upset and did not want to stay in her room, so she immediately put on a smiling expression.

"Lucy, please don't be mad! It wasn't on purpose! I just want you to know that our mom loves me a lot, and of course, she loves you too."

Lucy could not figure out why Charlotte always seemed to want to one-up her. She definitely did not have time to waste on such nonsense.

"Charlotte, maybe you don't really get me. I might sound sweet and kind when I talk, but I'm actually pretty blunt. Remember how I told you I could say things that really sting?

"Well, I've got plenty more where that came from. If you're looking to waste my time, then I'm ready to stick it out."

Charlotte's hand, which was holding the dress, froze.

She knew that Lucy might seem soft on the outside, but her words could really cut deep.

in mind for Lucy. At first glance, Lucy could tell that the dress was nothing special, especially next to Charlotte's fancy gowns. It was just like those 20 or 30-dollar dresses she would find at the mall. The black dress did not have a single bit of decoration. Other than being a decent fit, it was pretty much without

but she did not want to start a fight-not with her brother and mother sitting downstairs. It would be too awkward for everyone, and Lucy did not want to put Juliana in such an uncomfortable spot. "Thanks for the dress. I'll make sure

could not resist a snarky comment from behind, "Lucy,

to say more when she heard Charlotte

know, but the palace's big Wine Festival is almost here. There's going to be a huge dance, and you have to wear the dress I gave you to the party. Don't

the Wine Festival at the Charleston palace. It was the biggest event besides the traditional Charleston holidays. Lots of palace nobles would come

all over the

the festival was not just about tasting wine. It was really

time, and the Leon Corporation always looked for chances to invest in new

noble ladies and princesses would wear their best dresses. Charlotte wanted Lucy to wear a cheap dress she gave

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