The Starfield Farming Sovereign (Elizabeth Schofield) novel Chapter 120

Chapter 120 Her Gift

Zaylee still wore a smile, but the warmth in her gaze clearly cooled.

She lowered her cup with measured calm, her tone cool and distant. “Your Highness, I understand you’re concerned about Cristian. But this marriage follows the rules of the Kingdom Genetic Act, and Cristian hasn’t voiced any disagreement. With the younger ones, elders like us shouldn’t step in too forcefully. Wouldn’t you say so?”

Hearing that, Claudia’s face tightened for a moment, like the words had hit her right in her weak spot.

Of course, she hadn’t forgotten what happened before. Back then, they had shown off Lucille and Cristian’s 69% genetic match to everyone.

It didn’t meet the level required for a mandatory match, but it was still extremely high.

Still, just when they were excited and hopeful about the marriage, Cristian refused without hesitation, leaving the royal family deeply embarrassed.

She released a long, bitter sigh, her voice full of frustration and regret. “Zaylee, what is Cris even thinking? My Lucille has beauty, skill, and ability. She earned military honors on the battlefield while still so young. In what way is she lacking compared to him? And now look a this situation. Because of the genetic act, he’s been paired with someone like that!”

Her tone carried clear, open contempt.

“That’s enough,” Zaylee said softly, though her voice clearly meant to end the topic. “Children follow their own path. Stop worrying yourself into illness. Have some coffee. Cristian brought this back last time. It tastes quite nice.”

But Claudia had no interest in coffee at all. She stared at Zaylee with heavy, exaggerated concern. “How can I not be worried? You don’t know how badly Lucille took the news when she heard it on the battlefield! She was handling a Swarmborn clearing mission and almost got hurt because she lost focus! It broke my heart. I went to her aunt and used every connection I had to bring her back for rest, but that child is stubborn and competitive. She refused to come back. insisting she would prove herself through her achievements in the military…

As she spoke, her eyes turned red, perfectly acting the role of a heartbroken mother.

Zaylee listened without interrupting and passed her a tissue at just the right moment, but she didn’t say anything.

Claudia wiped at tears that didn’t exist and continued, “Zaylee, you really should listen to me As for Elizabeth, just keep things polite on the outside. Don’t take her seriously, and absolutely don’t get emotionally involved. She’s probably thrilled right now, thinking about how to cling

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to your family forever. When the one–year limit ends, have Cristian divorce her right away and send her far off somewhere. Otherwise, she’ll ruin your family’s reputation!”

Zaylee only gave a faint smile. She lifted her cup again, speaking lightly but with hidden meaning, “We can talk about the future later. Right now, she’s already part of us.”

At that moment, Jeremy entered with a tray and spoke respectfully to Zaylee, “Mrs. Zaylee, the gift from Mrs. Hewitt has arrived.”

A flash of real delight showed in Zaylee’s eyes.

But with Claudia still there, she didn’t want to react too openly, so she said, “Take it to my room first.”

Unexpectedly, Claudia suddenly grew curious.

She smirked mockingly, her voice thick with sarcasm. “Oh? That fast already? Trying to please the future in–laws so soon? Zaylee, since it’s here, open it now. I want to see it too! I’m curious what kind of ‘valuable gift‘ Ms. Schofield dug out from that Garbage Planet to show you respect.”

Zaylee sighed inwardly, knowing Claudia wouldn’t let it go today.

Even so, she kept her calm smile and told Jeremy, “Bring it here, then.”

He set the tray on the coffee table.

Claudia glanced at it and quickly covered her nose and mouth with the hand wearing her exquisite gemstone ring, acting like she had just touched something filthy. She sneered. “Seriously? Such a cheap storage button? Even your lowest–ranking maids wouldn’t use something this plain, right? And she dared to give this as a gift? No surprise. She really is”

Before she could finish, Jeremy followed Zaylee’s signal and took out the items stored inside.

One storage button held a small dish of bright red strawberries. They weren’t large, but they released a deep, natural sweetness in their scent.

From the other storage button came several plump sweet potatoes and potatoes.

The moment Claudia saw them, disgust nearly spilled off her face,

She burst into loud, dramatic laughter. “Oh my! Strawberries? Sweet potatoes? Potatoes? Hah! Zaylee, is your household so short on fruits and vegetables that she had to ship these all the way from a Garbage Planet? This is just… unbelievable. You’ve really broadened my horizons today. Looks like Ms. Schofield doesn’t just have poor character. Her taste and judgment are downright embarrassing. Maybe this kind of cheap farm produce could fool someone inexperienced, but-”

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