When Petals Meet The Blade (Priscilla and Waldo) novel Chapter 107

Chapter 107

“Greetings, Consert Adele Jessica fuined and gave a graceful bow. Her face was calm and composed, with a pollle smile. unreadable.

Adele sheered, “You must hate me to death by now, don’t you? Why bother putting on this act in front of may”

That day, when Jessica deliberately had schemed to have Adele slapped by the King in public, Ariela had taken that humiliation to heart and never let it

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Her gaze toward Jessica burned with fury and resentment,

But Jessica looked at her with the same calm demeanor, her expression never faltering

After a moment, Adele suddenly laughed, “You little gh so young, yet you’re calmer than tam. No wonder Waldo used to rely on you so much,”

“Thanks for your compliment. I wonder what advice you have for me today?” Jessica replied, unshaken,

Adele said, “I had originally planned to humiliate you a little, but never mind. While I truly dislike you as a person, I must admit, I genuinely admire your

talent.”

She began walking leisurely toward Harmony Palace. “Come along. I have something to say to you.”

Jessica glanced sideways at the maid beside her and said, “Please inform my servant that she should wait a moment. I will go with Consort Adele to Harmony Palace.”

“Yes, Ms. Yates.“The young maid bowed and left.

Inside a side chamber of Harmony Palace, there were only Adele, Jessica, and Aryana Wilkins, the servant attending Adele.

Adele sipped her drink, her intricately painted eyes sweeping over Jessica before she let out a cold laugh. “You made sure everyone knows you’re here with me. Do you think I won’t dare lay a hand on you now?”

She thought Jessica was cautious to the extreme, calculating every step, which was truly impressive.

Adele had always felt both love and hate for Jessica.

She hated her flawless defenses but loved her brilliance. With such a girl by Waldo’s side, he would have a bright future.

Jessica kept her gentle smile, exuding grace and composure

Adelle let out a long sigh and finally said, “Forget it. I didn’t call you here to rehash old grudges. Today, I want to talk about a deal”

Jessica replied coolly, “If Your Highness has any orders, I will do my best to comply.”

She implied that she was merely listening, not negotiating

To “negotiate” in the inner palace was dangerous. The wrong words could easily incur the King’s wrath.

But instead of anger, Adele laughed again, “I truly like you. If you’re still willing to marry Waldo, I would-

Jessica interrupted, “Waldo has already found another Your Highness, let’s not revisit that matter,”

“He’s just a fool. That wild girl from the countryside can’t even compare to you!” Adele snapped, not for the first time. Her preference for Jessica as her daughter-in–law and her disdain for Priscilla had always been obvious.