Chapter 237 - Prima Bella Clothing Store (2) (2/2)

”Yes, I would like to try them on.” I replied.

”Then please follow me to the dressing room.” Kristina said and I nodded in agreement.

I followed her back to the reception area and there I saw Satiana and Madam Viola still talking and looking at the catalog. The knights were split in to two groups. One group was guarding the entrance of the store outside while the other group was inside standing at the side.

Kristina led the way to the curtained door when one knight stopped us in our tracks.

”Where are you going?” The knight asked.

”I was leading the princess towards the dressing room.” Kristina replied confidently. ”She said she wants to try on the dresses she has picked.”

The knight looked perplexed. ”I am sorry, but the crown prince has ordered us to not let your highness out of our sights.” He said to me.

I looked at him with a piercing gaze. ”Am I a prisoner that needs to be watched in every move I take?” I said coldly. ”Do not forget who you are talking to. I am your future crown princess, the future main wife of your crown prince. If he hears that you have angered me, what do you think will he do to you?” I said menacingly.

The knight flinched with my words. Of course I was just acting but it was a fact that everyone knew that Gladiolus was marrying me in the future. I need to act the part.

”I-I am sorry your highness.” The knight bowed.

”Do not worry, I will take my personal knight with me to guard the door.” I said and looked at William.

”At your service your highness.” William went along with my act.

”If you are still not convinced then you can look at the dressing room first sir knight.” Kristina said.

”Then I will take up that offer.” The knight said and gesture to another knight to follow him to inspect the dressing room.

Kristina led us into the curtained door and towards another door which should be the dressing room. She opened the door and gestured the knights to look inside.

”Please.” Kristina said.

The two knights went in first and inspected the room. After a while they came out.

”It is safe your highness.” The knight from before said.

I nodded and went inside the room with Kristina.

”Do not worry, I won't let anybody come in.” William said with confidence.

'So this was what Jack said when he asked William to help.' I thought.

I nodded at William and closed the door. Inside was an enclosed room without any windows. Maybe that is why the knights that investigated the room were confident to let me in without anyone guarding me. There were no escape routes here.

Kristina walked towards a big wooden cabinet and pushed it with some force. I was surprised to see that there was a passageway behind the cabinet.

”Your highness, please follow the stairs. The duke is waiting for you below.” Kristina said politely.

'So the employees here are with the duke.' I thought.

”I will be doing my best to buy you some time to talk with the duke.” Kristina said. I nodded in gratitude.

Kristina took a candle holder with a candle and lit it up. She gave it to me and I walked inside the dark stairway. The candle I was holding illuminated the small space going down. When I took a few steps I heard the large wooden cabinet was being closed once more. I looked back and the passageway was blocked once again by the wooden cabinet.

I inhaled deeply and continued going down the narrow staircase.

edited by: nalyn

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