The Mad Princess and the Dying Prince novel Chapter 54

"Not used to it? That just means my presence is too weak. It is fine. After such a beating, I have made a lasting impression. I am sure they will not forget again."

Lucia smiled.

"Are you not afraid of gaining a reputation as a vicious tyrant?"

"Not at all. The king has already decreed my marriage to Prince Jareth. I have no fear of remaining unwed," Lucia replied without a second thought.

Lady Beaumont was absolutely enraged by her sheer insolence. She gnashed her teeth. "If Prince Jareth were to hear of this—"

Lucia cut her off. "Oh, you need not worry about that. Prince Jareth adores my vicious side."

Pfft.

Celia barely stifled a laugh.

Was that true?

But hearing her lady speak such bold words with utter arrogance was incredibly entertaining.

Her lady truly was unlike any other noblewoman in the Royal Capital.

"Have you no shame?" Lady Beaumont gasped in disbelief. "How can you speak so brazenly of a man's affections?"

Did she possess even an ounce of modesty?

"Prince Jareth also adores it when I speak of his affections." Lucia raised an eyebrow at her. "He desires me, and I desire him. Are you jealous?"

Behind the rockery stood a tall, slender figure. A faint smile touched the handsome man's eyes as he listened to those words. Beside him, Azure's eyes widened.

His Highness had come to quietly check on Lady Lucia's recovery, only to overhear such a scandalous declaration.

He stole a glance at his master and noticed the upward curve of his lips.

Heavens above.

Did His Highness actually enjoy this?

Had they not met mere days ago?

In the distance, Lady Beaumont stormed off in a fury.

Lucia and Celia strolled casually toward the front courtyards.

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