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Chapter 448
Chapter 448
Yitty paused, then a small smile played on her lips. "Look at you, Lucy, putting your new knowledge to use right away! But if I'm going to protect you, you'll have to make it worth my while. This job isn't easy, you know. Are you sure you want me on your side?"
Lucy knew Yitty was teasing and played along. "Absolutely! Who else in Charleston could match your skills? I'll pay you whatever you ask for!"
Lucy and Yitty were giggling and joking as they strolled out of the kitchen. They did not even notice Charlotte standing a short distance away, waiting for them.
Yitty saw Charlotte first.
"Look who's here, just as we were talking about her!"
Lucy looked where Yitty was pointing and saw Charlotte in her comfy clothes, sipping hot coffee and munching on a sandwich.
She must have woken up hungry and made herself something to eat since she did not grab a bite in the kitchen earlier.
"Come on, let's not waste our time on her," Yitty said, looping her arm through Lucy's and steering her away.
However, Charlotte was not about to let them off that easily.
Earlier, when Lucy had gone upstairs to see how Yitty was doing, Juliana had come and scolded Charlotte fiercely. Someone, maybe a kitchen staff member or Lucy herself, had told Juliana that Charlotte was acting too high and mighty at supper.
Juliana had gone all out when berating her.
At this moment, Charlotte was fuming and looking for someone to take it out on. Since Lucy was there, she was the perfect target for Charlotte to unleash her anger on.
"Freeze! You think you can just leave like that? Aren't you going to explain what just happened?" Charlotte demanded.
Lucy was totally baffled. "What are you talking about? I don't know anything."
Yitty could not have cared less.
"Does Lucy need to check in with you about everything? You're kidding, Right? Go finish your snack and get some sleep! Tomorrow Lucy the real princess, has a ton of stuff to do. You can't hold her up."
The word 'real' stung Charlotte like a stubborn splinter she could not pull out.
Charlotte had finally calmed herself down, but Yitty's harsh words ripped open old wounds.
Her hand shook as she gripped her cup, fighting the urge to throw it and storm off.
Yitty saw Charlotte's unease and sneered. "What's the matter? Can't handle a little truth? Remember how you treated Lucy?"
Lucy reached for Yitty's hand, pleading with her eyes to stop talking and to get away from there. However, Yitty would not stop.
"Lucy is the true princess of the
Charleston royal family no matter what you say to upset her. She's the real deal by blood. If you had been kind to her, you wouldn't be in this mess.
"But no, you're too paranoid, thinking everyone's out to steal from you. Lucy doesn't even want to fight with you."
Charlotte laughed. It was a cold, mocking sound. She glared at Lucy. "If she didn't want my title, she wouldn't be here."
Yitty was appalled. "What do you
mean? She's just found her real parents, and you say she shouldn't be here? Maybe you're the one who doesn't belong! How can yo@be so shameless?" Material © of NôvelDrama.Org.