Chapter 560 - Five Hundred And Sixty: Pedros Proposal (1/2)
The third point of view:
With the smug smile on Jacqueline's face, it became obvious to everyone around that this breakfast was never meant to be in the first place. Although Jacqueline claimed that they were forgiven for coming to breakfast late, the truth is that they had never been forgiven at all. She merely tricked them knowing none of them would be able to keep up to the rules - they were not used to the royal formalities.
”This marks the end of our lesson this morning,” Jacqueline limped over to Isabella, staring her straight in the eyes, and had a look that said, ”victory is mine”.
She had won over Isabella. Now, they would have no choice but to listen to her because she held the authority - they would recognize that. As humans were adaptational creatures, they would surely try to survive and that meant playing by her rules.
Jacqueline went on, ”Don't think you can order a food or command the royal palace to serve you one, because they won't,”
”You ordered them not to,” Anabelle learned, scowling at her.
”You failed your test, your failure comes with consequences you're expected to carry out,”
”Who even gave you the right?” Julie challenged her, gaze burning into hers.
Jacqueline laughed, ”The queen of course. As you can see, I'm your instructor and overseer for the rest of your stay here. Unless you want a smooth stay, I suggest you all be good and get along with me,” She told them confidently.
They could report her, the kids knew that. However, they all knew their parents would dismiss their complaints as tantrums and inability to adjust to the palace. Nor could they complain about the meal as well, their parents would probably think they purposely ganged up on the ”poor” woman - if only they knew.
And Jacqueline knew that, which was no wonder she was all sassy and brave. Hence, at the moment, they were on their own and had to deal with it in their own ways - the same way that would attract punishments from their parents.
”Have a great time,” Jacqueline waved, straightened her clothes, and picked her crutch, about to hobble away when she tripped and fell to the ground with a thud.
The whole room fell silent at the sound of that fall. Although disabled at the moment, they were not fools to think that Jacqueline had fallen on her own with Isabella beside her.
It was definitely Isabella's doing. This was her vengeance. All this while, she had been silent, letting Jacqueline think she had the upper hand here when in reality she didn't. They weren't just kids, they were different from the average kids. They were special.
”Oops,” Isabella said, faking concern, ”You should look carefully where you step your foot in the future. Today you tripped, tomorrow might be a mousetrap,” Isabella had an amused look.
Isabella might be joking but Jacqueline read between the lines, recognizing the threat in those words. It seems she underestimated the kids.
At once, Isabella eased out of her seat and sat on her heels, facing Jacqueline who didn't even realize she was still on the floor, ”I'm not going to repeat my warning once again. Play your role as an instructor and teach us the fuck what we're supposed to know about this goddamn place, but never you try to change who we are,”
As if recovering her senses, Jacqueline finally got to her feet, although with difficulty. She glared at Isabella, who does she think she is? She's her instructor! They were supposed to obey her!
Finally, the control Jacqueline had been holding on to vanished and she shouted at her, ”Who do you think you -!” The woman didn't get to finish the rest of her words because Isabella grabbed her hair, fisting her hand around it. Her root throbbed like hell.
Jacqueline cried out in pain, this girl was crazy.
”Isabella!” Pedro tried to interfere, but the warning look from her told him otherwise. No one was to interfere - not even him.
Isabella went on, ”There are two categories of people I respect in this world, my loved ones and elders. Sadly, you don't belong in either,”
”You crazy girl! Let go of my hair!” Jacqueline cursed out.
”Oh,” Isabella laughed, yet the smile didn't touch her face, ”Guess you're finally one of the barbarians,” Isabella hinted Jacqueline was no different from them amid the fact she hid beneath her crease-free suit - currently, there were lines on her clothes - and politeness.
Jacqueline froze, realizing this was Isabella's plan all along - she made a fool of herself. She had claimed to be perfect, polished, and cultured, yet in seconds, she became uncivilized.
Jacqueline attempted to threaten her, ”The queen must hear of this -! ”
”Sure, go ahead” Isabella was not scared, ”Let's go to her. I do have a lot of things to say to the queen as well....” she stepped closer towards Jacqueline who unconsciously took a step back,
”concerning you. Let's see then, between the both of us - a salary earner and the niece to the future queen of Lincolnshire and an honorable guest, who would the queen believe? Shall we?” she smirked.
Jacqueline gulped as it dawned on her, she was indeed dealing with the daughter of a devil. The profile didn't lie and she had underestimated it, classifying Isabella under the category of problematic kids she had dwelt with in the past. Because the truth was, none of these kids were normal.
”What do you want?” Jacqueline finally asked. She had tasted fear, sensing a predator, and knew she was down on the food chain. She had to make amends before she's consumed.
Isabella smiled, now she was talking business.
But to Jacqueline, that smile made her look like the grim reaper from hell. She didn't want to be near the kids anymore!
”For starters, we want breakfast - freshly prepared and bountiful. Then we can make negotiations later on how to go about our lessons,” Was Isabella's orders.
”Sure, sure,” Jacqueline nodded and left to go process her orders.