When Petals Meet The Blade (Priscilla and Waldo) novel Chapter 302

Chapter 302

still unclear whether Prince Waldo was crippled

Jessica waited calmly until Adele had exhausted her tirade before explaining. “Let’s make this clear. It’s st for trying to save me.

“Secondly,” Jessica said calmly, “It’s not that I never visited His Highness. I did go once, but only because, as the Deputy Commander of the Royal Guard it was my duty to see him.

“Also, I was the one who saved Prince Waldo when he was at death’s door. Without me, he would have been torn apart by those black wolves.”

Jessica locked eyes with Adele, whose face was pale with humiliation, and gave a cool, faint smile. “I suggest you get your facts straight on these points, Your Grace.”

“You-” Adele choked out, her face flushing with impotent rage.

Jessica said calmly, “Your Grace, you’ve spent years in this palace. You should know better than anyone that this is no place for petty squabbles. If victory could be won through shouting matches, wouldn’t every noble lady here have become a screeching harpy by now?”

Adele was left speechless, unable to utter a single word in retort. Though she loathed Jessica with every fiber of her being, she found herself unable to refute a single word the young woman had said.

Adele thought bitterly, ‘My son wanted to be the hero and save her, but Jessica never needed his help in the first place.‘

In the end, instead of saving Jessica, he had to be rescued by her. The whole “knight in shining armor” act had turned into nothing but a joke.

Adele thought bitterly, ‘Who can I blame? My son for not being capable enough? But how could I ever bring myself to do that?‘

Adele finally lowered her eyelids, her gaze dimming. “If that’s the case, why come to my palace? Did you just come to revel in my humiliation?”

Jessica looked at Adele and said calmly, “Your Grace, I feel nothing toward you. Deriving amusement from your misfortune wouldn’t satisfy me in the

least.

“So truly, there’s no reason for me to be here just to watch you be embarrassed.” Jessica rose abruptly to leave, leaving Adele utterly bewildered.

“Then what are you here for?” Adele rose sharply to her feet.

Jessica gave a polite nod. “It’s nothing, Your Grace. I just came to pay my respects,” she said lightly. And with that, Jessica turned and left, leaving Adele standing alone, fuming with anger, frustration, and anxiety.

As Jessica left Harmony Palace, Monica looked utterly bewildered and asked, “Miss Yates, why didn’t you ask Adele about that drug?”

Monica’s status had changed. She was no longer merely Jessica’s maid, but had become her trusted assistant. Hence, wherever Jessica went, Monica was permitted to accompany her.

Monica was a pro at collecting and organizing information. With her around, Jessica could save herself a lot of time and trouble dealing with trivial matters. The only downside was that Monica’s a bit of a chatterbox.

Jessica said calmly, “If she did it, she’d never admit it. And if she didn’t, asking would be pointless anyway.”

Monica hesitated, “So, what were you doing?”

“I was just toying with her. Now that she’s antsy, it’s rather amusing, isn’t it?” Jessica looked ahead. “Come on, let’s go see the Queen.”

Monica trailed after her. After a moment’s thought, it suddenly dawned on her. She realized Jessica had a deep hatred for Adele.

Monica thought of how Adele had personally orchestrated the spread of those vile rumors, nearly ruining Jessica’s reputation. Though she appears gentle and meek, Jessica has a clear sense of justice and never forgets a slight. Jessica would never swallow her suffering. She always ensures to get

even.

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