MainNovelThe Abandoned Lycan Queen 123 2/2 Chapter 123 Elena's POV "It's a pleasure to meet you, Duchess Diana," I formally greeted and lowered my head in traditional respect.
I heard her scoff as her nails made sounds as she tapped them on the gold armrest of her chair. "Raise your head. I want to see the face that bewitched my son." I forced a smile and internally stopped myself from showing the annoyance that was slowly building up withinfrom the real meanings under her words that I vividly understood.
She leaned her back to the chair and raised her chin with her thumb and index finger while she narrowed her eyes and looked atfrom head to toe like she was examining an object she wanted to buy from an auction.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Hmph. Seductive, yes..." Standing up, she slowly approachedand walked around me. With a sharp tongue, she leaned forward and hissed beside my car, "But seductive doesn't mean worthy." I kept any composure and met her eyes without fear. "That wasn't my intention, Duchess. I didn't seduce your son, nor do I have any plans to do so. I just stand by his side and support him in his battles." She halted and faced me, lips pursing in anger and eyes blazing with scrutiny. "How dare you argue within my own residence? You think that mouth makes you brave?" The countless gold bangles on her wrist made a clinking sound as she angrily pointed a finger at me.
Despite that, I kept my composure and quietly replied, "I dare not argue, Duchess. I am only speaking the truth." "You insolent little bitch!" She raised her hand and was ready to strike.
I didn't blink or avoid her attack. Instead, I kept my cool and just when her palm was an inch away from my face, I raised mine and stopped her by holding her wrist as gently as I could." "Please, Duchess. If I displeased you and you are that eager to strike me, perhaps find a servant." Meeting her eyes, I smiled a little as I continued, "I'd hate for you to hurt yourself." She shook even more with anger upon hearing my voice. "You-" She could even form a word while pointing a finger at me.
Stepping back, I let go of her hand and explained, "Please understand my concern, Duchess. I've been trained in martial arts for years. I'm a warrior who has a master who specialisms in the art of internal force, and so not even a claw can hurtthat easily. I just don't want to be the cause of you hurting your hand when you strike my face." Her eyes widened, and the veins on her neck protruded on her skin. "You-! Guards!" I hid a laugh when she actually called a guard, and in an instant, there were two of them who rushed forward and waited for her order.
Glaring at me, she ordered, "Hit this insolent stunk as hard as you can until she vomits that pride out of her stinky mouth!" Bowing down, the two guards replied, "As you commanded-" Without hesitation, the bulkier guard stood in front ofwithout fear and went forward to slapas hard as he could. This time, I didn't do anything and stood still, waiting for his attack.
But as soon as his hand was a millimetre away from my face, he stumbled back and crouched down while holding the hand he used to slap me. He was in so much pain that he couldn't contain his scream.
7/2 Chapter 123 "What... what have you done?" Duchess Diane staggered back with wide eyes, completely stunned.
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While still in shock, one of the palace maids crushing and helped the m guard, pulling him away while two new guards and maids cin, standing at the side. They were probably afraid that their Duchess would get hurt. Meeting her eyes, I stood taller and held my head high. "I have warned you, Duchess. It's just how it is." Duchess Diane's breathing hitched. She tried it as much as she could, but my keen eyes and hearing could still see through her facade of acting strong.
Walking backwards without taking her eyes off me, she sat back down. "What a Bulgarian woman! You're not fit to be a Princess for my son!"
I walked and stood before her.
Though I kept my eyes a little low out of respect, I kept my voice steady and showed no weakness. "I didn't ask to deserve hinh, nor do I need A confirmation for that, Duchess. Deacon and I fought with each other, and we bled together. I'm a warrior, and I'm willing to shield him even at the expense of my own pain. If that makesunworthy, then perhaps our idea of worthiness doesn't match."
This time, she could no longer hide her anger. Her chest rose and fell m e heavily as her breathing becragged. She clutched her chest while givinga deadly glare. "You really think so highly of yourself. About this marriage, we'll see..." Nødding her head, she grudgingly said, "I won't hold you accountable for the syou brought here today because of your current contribution. But that glory you got recently won't save you every time!" Today's Bonus Offer
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