Chapter 374 - 371: Dinner At The Palace I (2/2)

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Entering the palace, they were led by the royal butler to the private and more opulent dining room only used by the immediate royal family members. Pale blue has been chosen for the chairs as well as the curtains framing the large windows. It was the only splash of color in the room otherwise dominated by white walls and lavish plasterwork painted gold. The table for 12 was set up for 8.

Inside, Geoffrey's other siblings, particularly Frederick and Edmond were already present. They were both children of the 2nd Queen.

Serena did not know what Geoffrey's relationship with his other siblings was like, she never met them save for their wedding, but whatever it was, she expected it to be normal, or somewhat cordial at worst. They did share biological blood through their father after all. On Frederick looking sinister at times, well, maybe it was nothing as he was even Geoffrey's best man during their wedding.

The two turned to look at them who entered the room. Edmond greeted with a ”Brother Geoffrey” then looked at Serena to give her a nod of acknowledgement. He was civil but distant. Serena was not sure what to make of it.

”Brother! What do I say? Married life is becoming of you!” Frederick greeted with a smile brimming with sarcasm.

Geoffrey chose to ignore Frederick like he always does.

Frederick annoyed at being ignored turned to look at Serena, ”Sister, how do you find being married to my brother? Is it more to your liking than being a… Songstress?”

The first thing that Serena thought when Frederick greeted Geoffrey was that their relationship must be really good for him to greet him that way. When Geoffrey did not answer, Serena immediately understood that that was not the case. Then, when Frederick addressed her only to say those words… Serena now knew what Geoffrey's relationship with this sibling was like.

Geoffrey furrowed his brows hearing Frederick's words.

Serena knew that Frederick was provoking Geoffrey through her. If she were any other lady, she might have become flustered with the backhanded insult. However, she was Serena, and she too can be shameless with ease.

So, instead, she smiled prettily then, like a lady in love which she actually was, she shyly took a glance at Geoffrey, then answered, ”I find it most gratifying.”

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