Chapter 1676
Queen Julia''s smile faded as she noticed Becky''s displeasure.
Ava rapidly stepped forward, pulling Becky behind her as she addressed Queen Julia, "Becky
means that if Chloe had given us a heads up, we could have arranged a proper wee. Now
we''re caught off guard...
unprepared."
“I''m returning to my home, so why would I need to be received? Princess Ava, are you treating me
like a stranger?"
Ava''s face hardened, and her eyes darkened as she nced at Chloe. However, this was only
temporary. She summoned an effortless, helpless smile, speaking in a soft,forting voice. "Since
Mother has already epted you as a true princess, how could we treat you as an outsider? We''re
just a bit caught off guard...
you''ve only been back a short while, and we were worried you might find it unfamiliar. We didn''t
want to neglect you. Don''t overthink it...".
Chloe''s lips curled into a faint smile. "Is that so?"
She examined herself in the mirror, adjusting the royal dress she was wearing. As expected, it was
regally extravagant, but beyond that, the design was unique and innovative. There was absolutely
nothing wrong with the dress.
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Who wouldn''t have liked such a dreamy, luxurious outfit? Moreover, the dress she was wearing was
certainly not something just anyone could afford to wear.
As for the price, it was impossible to estimate a figure. After all, it was a dress meant to represent
the esteemed status of the royal family of ￥ Country, a symbol of their prestige.
And how could Queen Julia possibly skimp when it came to her own granddaughter?
Just moments ago, they had deliberately ignored the dress Chloe was wearing. But Chloe''s
indifferent attitude and current behavior, in the eyes of Becky and Barbara, came off as unting her
status. They knew very well what the dress represented. Every nce at Chloe felt like a razor-
sharp knife slicing through them, causing searing pain.
"I''m indeed unfamiliar with this ce. After all, you grew up here. If I make any mistakes, I hope
you''ll be understanding."
Chloe spoke, turning her head to reveal a gentle, harmless smile. Her long hair swept through the
air, creating a beautiful arc.
Ava frowned slightly at Chloe’s current demeanor. Believing in this woman''s gentleness now would
be more painful than a direct stab.
They had never interacted before, but Ava had done her research. If Robin could fall for her tricks,
how could she let her guard down? Was she really ying the fool with her?
She was carefully crafting the perfect response when Queen Julia reached out and took Chloe''s
hand. "This is your home. You can do whatever you want here."
Queen Julia spoke with tender love, and her expression was filled with guilt and affection as she
looked at Chloe.
Ava''s face rapidly changed. It turned out that Chloe''s words weren''t meant for them. This just
deepened the queen''s guilt towards her and solidified her position in her heart.
Becky was seething with anger. Her eyes almost popped out of her sockets. Barbara wasn''t faring
much better, but she had a bit more restraint and patience. She stepped forward, linking arms with
Queen Julia in a yful manner.
"Grandma, I understand that you''re thrilled to have found Chloe, and there''s nothing wrong with
spoiling her. But people talk, and Chloe''s actions will reflect on our royal image. If her action is not
proper, people will mock us in the future. If rumors reach her ears, I think she is someone who
values appearances and won''t take it well, don''t you think?"
Queen Julia''s brow furrowed. "She''s a person of integrity. How could she do something that''d make
us aughingstock? I trust her to know her boundaries."
Her favoritism was tantly obvious. Oh actually, she had only one biological granddaughter, who
else could she favor?
Barbara''s eyes gleamed with malevolence. She nced at Chloe, and her gaze was now filled with
bitterness.
Chloe simply smiled without saying a word and turned to the designer. "I really love this dress.
Thank you for designing such a beautiful outfit for me."
The designer was overjoyed. "It''s my honor to design for a princess."
Chloe nodded, smiled at Queen Julia, then turned and walked into the changing room. When she
reemerged, she had taken off the extravagant dress.
All of Chloe''s clothes were carefully chosen by Damon, they were high-end brands. Some were
even custom-made, and their designs were exquisite. But after wearing the royal dress, her casual
clothes seemed a bit nd. That dress was adorned with tinum essories and diamonds after
all.
This contrast, however, added a hint of disdain in Becky and Barbara''s eyes. She was just a country
bumpkin who had been abroad for toong. Compared to them, who were raised in the pce, she
was leagues behind.
In reality, years of superiority and insincere ttery from others had caused them to lose
themselves. Those who were blindly confident always believed they were the most beautiful and
outstanding.
As Chloepletely disregarded Barbara''s arrogant speech, who had already harbored resentment
towards her, now, she held an even deeper grudge.
Chloe''s most recent acquisitions were probably these hostilities. She was already used to it, and
how could she not notice their ring animosity?
But...
She smirked, following Queen Julia out. What she feared was them not being hostile towards her.
These people were a bunch of hypocrites. Even though they clearly disliked each other, they still
pretended to be amicable and innocent.
There was a Keira before, followed by a Wendy who, thanks to her status, didn''t bother to be fake
towards Chloe. Now, this mother-daughter trio could be added to the mix.
"Chloe, you''re not nning on leaving again, are you? New Year''s Day isn''t for another couple of
weeks, and there''s nothing pressing on either side. The back-and-forth is exhausting. You really
should stay, alright?"
Queen Julia took Chloe''s hand, guiding her through a leisurely stroll around the castle.
Chloe nodded. "I''m not leaving. Everything at thepany has been taken care of. I''m here to stay
until New Year''s Day"
The expressions on the faces of Ava and her two daughters nearby were anything but pleased.