Chapter 25 (1/2)

Chapter 25: <Chapter 25>

I started to get ready an hour after the scheduled meeting time. As I got dressed, the Aeal family sent a maid several times to my room let me know that they were waiting. I ignored it and didn’t even reply.

This was war. I needed to show them who had the upper hand.

I moved slowly. I walked lazily towards the reception room. As I ordered, even the hallway that led to the room was beautifully decorated.

When the servant saw me and opened her mouth to announce me to the reception room, I raised my hand to stop her.

“Your Highness?”

I shook my head at her, who looked at me in confusion. I raised my hand and roughly opened to door myself.

SLAM!

When the loud noise echoed through the room, everyone waiting inside jumped and stared at the door in shock. I enjoyed their attention as I walked in.

I was happy with what Samantha had done to the room. It was perfect as I hoped. I reminded myself to compliment the maids and Samantha after this meeting for a job well done. I walked elegantly towards them.

I walked as if I was on a catwalk. I wanted them to feast their eyes on my expensive look.

The Duke and the Duchess’s shocked expressions slowly turned into nervous looks. I loved it. Young lovely blond Lisbeth, on the other hand, was looking at me expectantly with a smile.

She didn’t have the brain to understand this situation.

I sighed and walked towards the seat prepared for me by the maids. My chair, which was more like a throne, was on the top of a stage-like structure which required to climb up three stairs. Behind the throne was an entire wall of daunting tapestry boasting the proud Cransia emblem.

My throne looked impressive especially compared to the meager sofas the Bonafit family was sitting on. Samantha told me quietly that she borrowed the throne from the emperor’s wing.

I walked towards it as if I owned the place and sat down. I ordered them imperiously.

“You may sit down.”

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The three Bonafits stayed quiet. I’m sure Duke Aeal found this situation awkward. Until recently, I was a nobody who was indebted to them, but now, I was in the position to order them around. He didn’t look happy about it, but there was nothing he could do.

His daughter, Lisbeth, on the other hand, still had no idea.

Naïve Lisbeth smiled brightly and said to me, “Thank you, sister!”

She practically jumped into the chair excitedly.

The Duke and the Duchess looked at their real daughter, and then at their adopted daughter, who was wearing the biggest dress they have ever seen. Finally, they sat down clumsily.

They murmured gratitude to me for letting them sit. I barely heard it, but I didn’t care.

I smiled happily and clapped my hand. The Duchess jumped in surprise.

I continued to smile as I asked Samantha, “Duchess Gust? Remember the tea the emperor gave me as a gift? Please prepare it right away. These are important guests.”

“Yes, your highness.”

Smart Samantha bowed to me exaggeratedly and left. She backed away respectfully until the door closed in front of her.