Total pages in book: 142
Estimated words: 137017 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 685(@200wpm)___ 548(@250wpm)___ 457(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 137017 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 685(@200wpm)___ 548(@250wpm)___ 457(@300wpm)
Just how many people wanted Alicia dead?
Not that Lillia cared. The enemy of her enemy was her friend, after all, and these other two people were clearly higher than her on the social ladder. While nobody would believe her if she outed them for doing such a thing, if it all went wrong, she could just say she’d been forced into being their underling.
High nobles using those of a lower rank to do their dirty work wasn’t exactly uncommon.
“Do we have a deal?” they said. “We’ll get rid of Alicia, and you’ll be able to marry the Grand Duke.”
“We have a deal once you show me who you are.”
They nodded and reached for the candle, pulling it closer to them. Lillia’s heart pounded against her chest as they reached up and pulled back their hood, slowly revealing their face to her.
Her eyes widened as recognition dawned and the pieces clicked into place.
“Well, well,” Lillia said, unable to stop the smile that crept onto her face. “I didn’t expect to see the Empress’ niece here.”
The young woman tucked her red hair behind her ear and stared coldly at Lillia. “Keep your voice down.”
Lillia chuckled. “I’ve been dying to know, so tell me—how is it working as that vile woman’s maid, Lady Annie Lancaster?”