Chapter 1698
Indeed, it was the power and influence that the two princesses had umted over the years in
the royal household. With so many eyes and ears in the pce, wouldn’t it be a piece of cake for
them to find out anything they wanted?
Moreover, it was just a gift. There was no need to hide it. They didn’t expect, however, that these
two would use this to make a scene, attempting to embarrass the new princess.
People had been contemting how Princesses Barbara and Becky would react to the arrival of the
new princess. Now, they knew for sure that these two truly couldn’t tolerate her.
Chloe was the legitimate princess with the royal bloodline. They were daughters of the child who
was adopted by the Queen.
Having enjoyed power and respect in the royal household for years, they probably feared losing
their status to this neer. However, they were princesses after all, and people never believed
that the arrival of a new princess would mean Queen Julia would strip these
two of their titles.
Wouldn’t it be better to coexist peacefully rather than harbor ill–intentions?d2
But clearly, the two princesses didn’t think so.
Tonight, everyone had deeply felt their malice.
Barbara and Becky almost rushed to p Chloe hard in the face.
This annoying woman!
Bit by bit, she was closing off all their escape routes. Now, everyone believed that their actions
tonight were solely aimed at embarrassing her. Indeed, that was the case.
Anyone could tell from Chloe’s words that Princesses Barbara and Becky were intentionally trying to
embarrass her. Their gazes towards the two princesses becameplex.
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Suspicion and sarcasm were the mostmon expressions they saw
A vein popped on Barbara’s forehead, and she was on the brink of exploding with anger. Tonight,
she had intended to embarrass Chloe. not to make a fool of herself and tarnish her image
“Chloe, perhaps there’s been some misunderstanding? With so many people present today, it’s
inevitable that some gifts will be repeated. Were all here to celebrate Fiona’s birthday, and it’s the
thought that counts. I believe Fiona won’t mind whatever gifts we bring, let alone nitpick over them.
Even if we did bring the same gifts, it’s probably just a coincidence. Are you overthinking this?
Aren’t intentions the most important aspect of gift–giving?”
Chloe chuckled, “Yes, even if my gift was simply a box or a magical performance, it would be full of
my sincerity.”
The implication hit home. It was a reference to when Becky had mocked her. Everyone back then
was gleefully waiting to see her make a fool of herself, including Barbara
Barbara’s smile stiffened at Chloe’s words. It felt as if she had been pped in the face by Chloe,
causing a tingling pain. Her anger seemed to leak out bit by bit.
“Chloe, we’ve been giving Fiona birthday gifts every year, and there are only so many types to
choose from. We didn’t expect that you had prepared jewelry ahead of time Jewelry is a very
common gift. Even if we gave the same thing, it doesn’t mean anything Now, are you suggesting
that we knew in advance what you were going to give Fiona, so we deliberately chose the same gift
to embarrass you in front of everyone? What’s so embarrassing about that? It’s you who’s holding
onto this issue and refusing to let go. Are you only satisfied when we admit that we had ulterior
motives? Fine, if that’s the case, then I’ll admit it. Everything you suspect is true. Are you satisfied
now? I don’t understand what you stand to gain by smearing our image and reputation, especially
since we’re supposed to be
Sisters”
Barbara’s angry words were effective. After all, she had sessfully constructed her image over the
years in Y Country. Her words sounded like those of a simple, naive, polite, generous, humble, and
courteous person who was cornered and just wanted peace. It seemed like Chloe was the one
being aggressive Her tone was full of sorrow and helplessness.
The crowd was confused by her performance, and their gazes towards Chloe filled with suspicion
and contempt. It seemed like the one who truly couldn’t tolerate others was the legitimate princess
of the royal family.
Chloe, however, remained calrn and smiled faintly “Are you in a hurry? I was just exining, and it’s
not a big deal. As long as a gift is sincere, it’s always good. You were the ones eager for me to
present my gift, and you were the ones who ed what I gave. Now that I changed the gift that
my grandmother had prepared for me, you’re still not letting me off the hook, using me of being
audacious Don’t I even have the right to exin?”
She had dealt with many people like these in the past. if they wanted to y the victim, she would
show them who was the real master of this game
“It seems like my life in the royal household is going to be tumultuous, right? Even defending myself
is seen as persistently ming you, tarnishing your image, and damaging your reputation. In that
case, I should speak less in the future. Otherwise, I might end up beingbeled a criminal just
because of something I said. After all, I’m new here, and I can’tpete with your power and
influence in
the royal household.”
She paused for a few seconds before taking a deep breath and saying, “Rest assured, you two. I’ve
learned my lesson from this incident. I’ll talk to Grandma when I get back. There are already two
princesses in the royal household, and that’s more than enough. I’ll take my leave.”
Barbara’s legs tumed to jelly, stumbling back two steps, her breath hitching in her throat, almost
choked by Chloe’s words.
Every word, every sentence, wasced with usation, dering that they had no room for her, as
if Chloe was being singled out at every turn.
At Fiona’s birthday banquet, in front of so many people, due to her hostility, Chloe had to bid
farewell to her grandmother. Chloe really yed it well.