When Petals Meet The Blade (Priscilla and Waldo) novel Chapter 45

Chapter 45

Aher leaving Priscilla’s rooms, Selma couldn’t help but speak up. “That girl is wild and hard to control. Your Majesty, do you really think sharit helen to.

Consort Adele, however, remained unfazed. “Do you really think she’s so noble? She’s just putting on a facade, trying to set herself apart from averyone

She thought, Always trying to stand out, always wanting to show the world how different she is from other women, looking down on everyone including the Queen‘

She continued, “if she truly had any real ability, that would be one thing. But I fear her ambitions are higher than her actual talents. She thinks the world revolves around her, but in the end, she’ll realize she’s nothing”

She thought, ‘She looks down on women who rely or men, yet doesn’t she realize who she’s relying on now?

Selma chuckled. “Still, that girl does have a special place in Prince Waldo’s life, No wonder he’s so taken with her

“That’s because Waldo doesn’t understand,” Consort Adele said, her tone turning sharp. “He thinks he’s seeing her true self, but it’s just another one of her tricks.”

Consort Adele locked up at the sky, her mood clearly mixed.

“Do you really think Priscilla’s arrogance and wildness are her true nature? Did you notice that look in her eyes when she saw the king? She’s not as pure and straightforward as she appears. But right now, I can’t help but despise Jessica even more.

She thought, ‘So the first step is to remove Jessica.

As Consort Adele was leaving the pavilion, she bumped into Waldo.

“Mother?” Seeing Consort Adele, Waldo looked momentarily surprised, then his face tightened. “Mother, Priscilla’s still recovering. She can’t…

“Is that how you see me? As someone who’s always plotting against your Consort Adele interrupted, her voice sharp.

Waldo quickly apologized. “Mother, I didn’t mean that. It’s just that…

Priscilla’s arrogance often led her to speak carelessly and offend others, and that was something Waldo had found troubling.

“Enough. I only c

came to check on her recovery. In a few days, Malik will be visiting. I hear he’s very skilled in martial arts, and your father hopes you’ll

beat him and win.”

“Father wants me to face Malik?” Waldo’s eyes brightened. “Why not let Prince Leon take the challenge?”

At the last banquet, he’d made a mistake in front of the king, and he had thought his father was still upset with him,

But now, to his surprise, his father was offering

g him this prestigious opportunity.

Malik was well–known for his martial prowess, a legendary general on the battlefield. Defeating him would surely boost his standing with the people of Novigrad.

“Your mother is here–Prince Leon wouldn’t stand a chance,” Consort Adele chuckled, clearly pleased with herself.

Waldo smiled. “Thank you, Mother,”

“You know I only want what’s best for you. In the future…

“Your Highness!” Not far away. Hughie hurried over

Chapter 45

Saling Consort Adele, he quickly bowed to her before turning to speak to Waldo. “Your Highness, Prince Liber Har invited

Waldo’s expression darkened. He wondered, “Why would Prinen Lean Invita Jessica over?