Young Bride in a Lightning Marriage: Never Tired of Mr. Leon's Love

Every time Lucy came back, she acted like she owned the place. Even the maids treated her like royalty, which really annoyed Charlotte.

Lucy knew Charlotte was just looking for trouble, so she tried to get Theodore out of the way. She did not want her brother caught up in their fight.

"Theodore, could you go upstairs for a bit? I'll come look for you in a little while, okay?"

Lucy's voice was so soft and kind. It made Theodore's worries melt away.

With a smile, Theodore headed upstairs without a backward glance. Charlotte's hand, which was hidden in her sleeve, clenched into a fist. Lucy somehow had everyone in the palace eating out of her hand. If Charlotte did not put her in her place soon, things were going to get even tougher for her.

Right then, Lucy said, "Charlotte, you look really nice today."

She meant it. She was telling Charlotte that her outfit was fancy and elegant. The dress looked expensive, and Charlotte would have been the star of any fancy dance wearing it. Charlotte's eyes shifted around as she seized the chance to put Lucy down.

"Well, of course. Mom had the court painter sketch the design just for me, and the palace's best tailor-made this beautiful gown," she brags.

"Oh, really?" Lucy replies.

Lucy did not mean anything special when she said it. She just thought the dress was really something. However, to Charlotte, it sounded like Lucy was green with envy.

said, "Lucy, are you just jealous

totally confused about why Charlotte would say

sure had

Charlotte. I just honestly wanted to say your dress is really well made, that's

thought you were jealous because I have this dress and everyone

just shook

Charlotte did not seem to

more

about it.

feel

fell right

at Lucy's nose and blurted out, "Lucy, what are you trying to

saying anything. I just think you're

pity, made Charlotte feel like

was the last thing Charlotte could stand. She was about to blow her top and scream

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