My Lady Chef novel Chapter 71

Ely's POV:

The sun was beginning to set now on the horizon as I took a deep breath and smiled at the peace and being away from the other ladies and their whispers.

"Bravo. I never thought I would see that fake bitch run away like a defeated dog."

I turned around. The voice was young and female. To my surprise, it was the adolescent lady seated beside Prince Belmont.

Blonde hair styled in the latest fashion. Flawless skin and a pretty face that suits her elegant blue dress.

She was the young girl seated to the right of Prince Belmont, which means...

She is Princess Anneal, the fifth princess, and the third born female of the Royal family.

"I greet the Third Flower of the Kingdom." I curtsied immediately as she approached me and gave me a long perusal before smiling. "Good evening, Princess."

"Lady Alaina, the rumors of your beauty were not exaggerated at all but your unusual talent is the reason for the ton to talk about you." Her voice was honest and extremely blunt. "They say that you are gifted with cooking and that your creativity and skill is the reason why Cafe Terra is a big success."

"The Princess gives me too much credit. The team I employ at Cafe Terra have all been exceptional and they are the real reason why it strives. " I chose an answer that was modest since it is not good to brag too much.

"Please called me Annie. It is just the two of us...and your knight." she eyed Kain for a while and lowered her voice a bit. "I actually had my maid buy one roll cake from your cafe and it was exceptionally soft and fluffy. It is certainly different from any cakes I have ever tasted and yet I was told that it was made from simple ingredients."

"It is true, Princess. Anyone with patience and training can make it." I nodded and she seems impressed.

"You...are certainly unique. Your cafe is the talk of the city and your staff sings your praises as a competent head of the Aisenburg household for such a young lady. Lady Lorax's days as the Reigning Belle will soon be over if you stay popular." Princess Anneal played with the end of her fan. "I can certainly understand why my oldest brother has taken a liking to you."

"He is merely treating me well because he is close to my husband Princess."

"Oh? He cannot seem to help but smile whenever news of you arrives at the Palace."

"We are just familiar with each other because of the duke." I kept my cool despite wanting to just escape this nosy girl.

The Princess laughed and her face softened up as she took my hands.

"Brother was right. You are rather different from the other ladies who kowtow to royalty. I like you Lady Aisenburg."