When Petals Meet The Blade (Priscilla and Waldo) novel Chapter 17

–“It was Jessical” Priscilla’s face turned pale, clearly shaken by the revelation,

Waldo frowned. “How could it have been Jessica? She doesn’t know any martial arts!”

“No, she does know martial arts,” Priscilla replied, her voice firm. “In fact, her skills are even greater than yours..

“That’s ridiculous!” Waldo’s anger flared. “I’ve known Jessica for years what could she possibly

y do that I don’t know about?”

“Don’t believe me?” – Priscilla’s expression darkened as fury bubbled up inside her. “You bastard, do you.

“Who are you calling a bastard?” The door suddenly burst open, and a middle–aged woman, supported by her maid, stormed in with a furious expression. “The noble Prince Waldo of Novigrad, and you dare call him a “bastard“?”

“Mother“Waldo’s expression changed instantly. He quickly released Priscilla, stood up, and bowed respectfully

It was none other than his mother, Consort Adele.

Priscilla, slow to realize who had entered, felt a flicker of unease. But the commanding attitude of Consort Adele quickly reignited her own pride.

After a brief hesitation, Priscilla hid her unease, looking at Consort Adele with an expression of indifference.

“How dare you!” The maid beside Consort Adele, Selma, scowled and snapped, “When you see the e

respect!”

Waldo also turned to Priscilla, his voice firm. “Priscilla, show respect to my mother.”

esteemed Consort Adele, you should show the proper

“Sorry, I’m not from your palace and don’t know your rules!” Priscilla had already been humiliated earlier by Jessica, and her anger was still fresh. She wasn’t going to endure this insult.

Moreover, this was her first time meeting Waldo’s mother, if she let herself be humbled on their first meeting, she would forever be at a disadvantage in their future relationship. She couldn’t let herself bow now if she did, she would be defeated from the start.

“How dare you!” Consort Adele was enraged. She had heard rumors about Waldo bringing home a wild girl with no manners, but she never imagined she’d be this bold.

“Someone! Drag this wild girl out and beat her to death with a hundred strokes!” she ordered.

Waldo hadn’t expected Priscilla to be so reckless. She acted without any restraint, even in front of his mother. She clearly had no idea how serious the royal family’s rules were. She was too blunt, too unaware of how dangerous palace protocols could be.

“Mother, Priscilla is just young and doesn’t understand the proper manners,” Waldo said, his voice trying to soothe her. “I’ll make sure she’s properly taught in the future. Please, calm down.”

“So, you’re protecting this wild girl now?” Consort Adele’s chest heaved with fury, her anger escalating

Selma hurriedly patted Consort Adele’s back. “Your Majesty, your health is more important. Please, calm down!”

When Priscilla heard Waldo’s words, she felt a senge of relet She thought, ‘So, the bastard would still protect me ater all,”

This felt like a victory to her. In a good mood, hef lips couldn’t help but curl into a smile, and she even looked at Consort Adele with a bit of smugness.

“Your Majesty, I’m not one of your palace women, full of complicated schemes and devious thoughts…”