After everyone had entered, the two "statues" suddenly came to life, pounding their chests and cursing.
"What's this all about? We came all this way, and they won't let us in?"
"What's so special about this lousy palace? Even if they invited me, I wouldn't go inside!"
"This place is a dump... I need to take pictures. I—"
The palace guards swiftly surrounded them, not touching the two women but giving them cold stares. They held long spears with gleaming blades under the sunlight.
Violet instantly felt intimidated, while Heidi, fearing trouble, quickly handed over her phone.
The guards glanced at Violet and confiscated her phone as well.
Both of them were denied entry to any of the palaces and were left standing in the open square, exposed to the scorching sun. A group of guards surrounded them.
Gia stood nearby, wearing a dark expression. She recalled the man's words—"Do you know who the man beside Lina is?
"Zuko, the eldest heir of the Hamertons of Centrolis. He's currently out of the city!
"Heh, her adoptive parents dote on her, and the eldest Hamerton heir spoils her too! Tell me, why is Lina so lucky?"
Gia's fingertips trembled.
She had heard that the Hamertons of Centrolis had a marriage alliance with the Irwins of Southeast Aciatic. If her guess was correct, Zuko had orchestrated everything that had happened today.
A sinister glint flashed in Gia's eyes as she tightly clenched her fists!
Yes, the man's words were right... If she didn't take care of Lina soon, it wouldn't just be a ticking time bomb for Melvin. It wouldn't benefit her either!
"Lina, don't blame me." She gritted her teeth with each word. "You forced my hand... It's your own doing!"
...
When Lina returned to the hotel in the evening, she had her usual video call with Zuko. So much had happened today, and it was so thrilling that she was still exhilarated.
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