Chapter 266
Fionaâs mouth dropped open.
Chapter 266
Fionaâs mouth dropped open.
She couldnât believe what he just said and stuttered, âWâWhyâ¦What have I done wrong? Your majestyâ¦IâI donât understandâ¦â
Daranâs gaze was cold as ice, âNobody disrespects the young master and certainly canât call him âsilly boy.â You should feel lucky that I am in a good mood today and decide to spare your life.â
Fiona stood on her spot frozen, mortified.
She didnât know that this boy was this important to the King.
If she had known this, she would have never said things like that!
But it was all too late now.
Her family had high hopes for her. Yet her journey ended before it even started. âWhat are you still doing here?â Daran narrowed his eyes dangerously, âYouâd rather be dragged out by guards?â
Fiona gave a shudder.
She was left with no choice but to turn on her heels and slowly head towards the doors.
She could feel the other candidatesâ taunting gazes, which made her want to cry.
âWait.â
Daranâs voice came from her back.
Fiona jerked around abruptly. Her eyes were once again bright with hope.
Did the King change his mind about her?
âGo apologize to the young master,â Daran demanded icily.
Fiona clenched her skirt and slowly walked up to the boy.
ââ¦Sorry,â she whispered.
The boy pouted unpleasantly, âYou were a lot louder when you yelled at me.â
Fiona took in a deep breath. Her tears were on the verge of falling.
âIâI am sorry!â she said once again in a loud, trembling voice.
Aspen held Janetâs hand and said, âYou need to apologize to my nanny as well. And say that she is the prettiest woman you know!â
Fiona rounded her eyes in shock.
So not only did she have to apologize to this brat, but she also needed to grovel to this woman.
Aspen was the Kingâs child. But who the hell was this woman? She was nothing but a lowly nanny!
Fiona was about to refuse when she heard the Kingâs sullen voice from her back again:
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âYou heard the young master.â
Fiona clenched her fists with humiliation.
Lady Kurt, I shouldnât call you hideous. Andâ¦and you are the most beautiful woman I know,â said she in a voice that was full of shame and anger.
Janet cleared her throat, âApology accepted.â
After that, Fiona fled the great hall like a rat in bright daylight.
Daran turned to the elder and said to him in a chilly voice, âYou didnât do a very good job with that list. A rash and uncourteous woman like that shouldnât be brought to my face, and certainly is not qualified to be my Luna.â
The elders could sense the Kingâs unpleasantness.
He gulped nervously and bowed, âMy deepest apology, my kingâ¦But the rest of the candidates are all virtuous ladies. Shall we let them introduce themselves?â
Daran laid back on his throne.
He didnât seem interested.
Yet he also didnât say no.
The elder quickly turned around and gave the ladies a look, gesturing them to go around and introduce themselves.
There were 9 women left in the room, including Janet.
3 women caught Janetâs attention with their selfâintroductions.
The first one was a girl named Ellington.
She came from a very noble family in Riverside Pack. If Daran took her as Luna, her family power could certainly help Daran secure his crown.
The second woman was Blanca.
She graduated from a very prestigious school and was the only one who had several years of experience working in the government sector. She could certainly help Daran rule this kingdom.
And at last, there was this woman named Gabriel.
Unlike Ellington and Blanca, she didnât come from a good family nor was she very smart or talented in particular.
She was just so, so beautiful.
Her beauty was comparable to Agnes.
Janet doubted any men could take their eyes off her.
Daranâs Luna must be one of these 3 women.
When everyone else was done with their introduction, finally it was Janetâs turn. Janet took a small step forward, keeping her eyes on the ground, and said: âMy name is Janine Kurt, from Black Water Pack. Andâ¦I am 28 years old.â
She briefly finished it and stepped back into the line.
The elder frowned at her hewildered
The elder frowned at her, bewildered.
â¦That was all that she had got to say about herself.
The other ladies couldnât shut up about their family, their specialties, and their hobbies.
Lady Gabriel even got up to the throne and invited the King to appreciate her diamond hairpin, so that the King could see her gorgeous face more clearly.
They were all working their butts off to impress the King.
Yet this Lady Kurtâ¦she was not even trying.
The elder decided to give her a second chance and asked, âWhat do you normally do for leisure? Do you like reading? Painting? Or perhaps gardening?â
Janet shook her head, âI just sit around and do nothing.â
âWhich school did you graduate from?â
âI dropped out of school early. Not a learning material.â
The elderâs frown grew even tighter, âThen what are you specialized in? Can you play any musical instruments? Can you cook?â
âNo. Music makes me want to sleep. And I always burn down the kitchen when I cook,â said Janet calmly.
Light jeering could be heard from the crowd.
All the ladies were looking at Janet disdainfully.
They didnât understand how this mediocre woman got up onto the list in the first place.
She was so not qualified, in every sense.
A lordâs son would be out of her league, let alone the King for Christâs sake.
Yet Janet didnât mind those scornful gazes and laughter.
She didnât want to win this stupid thing in the first place.
The less other people thought of her, the better
The elder let out a long, desperate sigh.
He gave up on Janet and turned back to Daran, âMy King, are there any ladies whom you would like to get to know better?â
Daran didnât say anything in the past 15 minutes.
All the ladies straightened their backs and looked at him eagerly, hoping that the King could call out their own names.
âYes. There is one.â Daran said with a faint smile.
âOh, which one?â
All the ladies held their breaths in nervousness.
Lady Ellington even leaned her upper body forward, ready to rush forward the second that she heard her name.
âLady Kurt.â
âLady Kurt.â
Janet blinked blankly.
Did he just call her name?
Under the otherâs envious gazes, she slowly moved forward, âYes, my king.â
âYou said very little about yourself.â
âThat is because I am a boring woman with not much to tell, my king.â
A sarcastic smile appeared on his lips, âI hardly think so. Perhaps you can start by telling me a little bit more about your exâhusband.â
The other ladies gasped lowly in shock while Janet stood on her spot, frozen.
She was certain that Daran was just giving her a hard time.
âIâ¦donât think that is relevant.â
Daran narrowed his eyes, âIt is relevant. Because I want to know.â
Aspen suddenly gave a tug at her sleeves and raised his head, looking at her, âAre they asking about your husband? Why donât you tell them how wonderful he is?â
The boyâs face was shining with anticipation.
He adored his father Westin.
Naturally, he wanted to hear his mother say nice things about his father in front of other people.
Janet didnât want to talk about Westin.
But she also didnât want to disappoint Aspen.
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So she said with a sigh, â¦Yes. My husbandâ¦is a wonderful guy.â
Daranâs face grew dark.
âWonderful how?â he asked sullenly through gritted teeth.
âHe is wiseâ¦and caringâ¦and brave. He is good with the kids. And is a great listenerâ¦â
Anger built up in Daranâs chest as Janet went on.
He didnât know where that anger came from.
The thought of her being with another man and in love with another man made his inner beast roar.
He hadnât had a feeling like that in ages.
âEnough!â
He shot up from his throne and glared at Janet, âIf he is so great, why did you divorce him?â
âMy name is Janine Kurt, from Black Water Pack. Andâ¦I am 28 years old.â
She briefly finished it and stepped back into the line.
The elder frowned at her, bewildered.
That was all that she had got to cau about barcelf
The elder frowned at her, bewildered.
..That was all that she had got to say about herself.
The other ladies couldnât shut up about their family, their specialties, and their hobbies.
Lady Gabriel even got up to the throne and invited the King to appreciate her diamond hairpin, so that the King could see her gorgeous face more clearly.
They were all working their butts off to impress the King.
Yet this Lady Kurtâ¦she was not even trying.
The elder decided to give her a second chance and asked, âWhat do you normally do for leisure? Do you like reading? Painting? Or perhaps gardening?â
Janet shook her head, âI just sit around and do nothing.â
âWhich school did you graduate from?â
âI dropped out of school early. Not a learning material.â
The elderâs frown grew even tighter, âThen what are you specialized in? Can you play any musical instruments? Can you cook?â
âNo. Music makes me want to sleep. And I always burn down the kitchen when I cook,â said Janet calmly.
Light jeering could be heard from the crowd.
All the ladies were looking at Janet disdainfully.
They didnât understand how this mediocre woman got up onto the list in the first place.
She was so not qualified, in every sense.
A lordâs son would be out of her league, let alone the King for Christâs sake.
Yet Janet didnât mind those scornful gazes and laughter.
She didnât want to win this stupid thing in the first place.
The less other people thought of her, the better
The elder let out a long, desperate sigh.
He gave up on Janet and turned back to Daran, âMy King, are there any ladies whom you would like to get to know better?â
Daran didnât say anything in the past 15 minutes.
All the ladies straightened their backs and looked at him eagerly, hoping that the King could call out their own names.
âYes. There is one.â Daran said with a faint smile.
âOh, which one?â
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