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    Just as I was about to delve deeper into the matter, a servant suddenly rushed in, interrupting our conversation.


    “Miss Dunn, the king’s dinner has concluded. You must freshen up immediately and attend to Prince yton.”


    At those words, I blushed furiously, feeling a wave of shyness wash over me.


    Noticing my reaction, Alice grinned mischievously, pping her hands in delight. “Well, hurry up then. You wouldn’t want to keep Prince yton waiting too long!” she teased, her eyes sparkling with yful intent.


    I gave her a shy re, but herughter only grew louder, echoing through the side chamber.


    Flustered, I quickly followed the servant, ignoring Alice’s relentless teasing.


    As I passed by Molly, I noticed a brief flicker of jealousy in her eyes.


    Did she have feelings for yton as well?


    The thought crossed my mind but was quickly pushed aside. There were more pressing matters to attend to.


    The servant led me to a secluded hot spring area.


    The surroundings were serene, tastefully arranged with lush trees enveloping the space. A gentle mist curled upward from the hot spring, creating an almost otherworldly atmosphere.


    The water was so clear that I could see right to the bottom, and soft light glowed from stonenterns scattered around, adding to the tranquil setting. As I took in the beauty of the ce, I was surprised to spot Jessica nearby.


    She was holding a broom, unhappily sweeping fallen leaves beside the hot spring.


    The moment she saw me, her eyes zed with fury. Ignoring her hostility, I turned to the servant with a puzzled expression. “Why is Jessica here?” I asked.


    The servant replied in a hushed tone, “For speaking out of turn during the dinner, both Jessica and Frank were punished by the prince. Jessica was tasked with cleaning this hot spring area, which covers nearly three thousand square feet, while Frank was sent to wash over a dozen cars used today.”


    I had not expected this haughty woman, who always unted her noble status, to end up like this!


    Seeing Jessica’s angry and helpless expression, I could not help but feel a sense of satisfaction.


    Having grown up in an environment of luxury and privilege, she had never faced such hardships before.


    I gave her a faint smile, and that subtle expression seemed to push her over the edge. She suddenly raised her head, her eyes burning with anger.


    “What are you staring at?” Jessica spat out, her voice trembling with rage.


    Her words were clearly out of line. The servant beside me immediately scowled and reprimanded her sternly. “Finish your work quickly and move on to the courtyard next door. If you don’tplete your tasks, you will not be allowed to sleep tonight. These are the prince’s orders!”


    Though brimming withints, Jessica did not dare to defy the prince’smand. She picked up the heavy bucket and stormed off in anger.


    Once Jessica had left, the servant turned to me, saying in a tone now much gentler, “Miss Dunn, you can rx and enjoy the hot spring here.”


    I was puzzled and asked, “What about Prince yton? Did you not just tell me to attend to him?”


    The servant smiled kindly. “You can bathe first. Don’t worry about anything else.”


    With that, she turned and left, leaving me alone and somewhat bewildered.


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