Resetting Lady

Chapter 94

Chapter 94

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The children looked as though they were about to throw up because of all the tension that spiked up. The friendly atmosphere, which could be enjoyed even by the young ones here, had since ended.

The one who stood at the top of this group was not anymore the chubby-cheeked Prince Lewisnow, it was the middle-aged Crown Prince Gueuze. Instead of originally sitting at the round tables in twos and threes, everyone now had to sit side by side at an endlessly long table.

Count, your seat is over there.

And those who the Crown Prince did not favor were placed at a far distance away. Rather than a social gathering, it became an event to showcase the pecking order.

People followed after the attendants, who whispered, as they went to their new seats. And once they saw that they were unwanted seats, they got discouraged.

Has this place always been this big?

To Carynne, it felt like the space suddenly became massive. This hall originally had a high ceiling and a smooth floor middled by marble pillars, but the color that once looked cream-like now seemed like the exact shade a cold tomb would be.

Was it because the children were nervous now? Movements had also diminished. The childrens laughter disappeared, and now, only the adults forced laughter remained.

Indigestion incoming, for sure.

Carynne expressed her commiserations towards everyone. Of course, it was only inwardly. She was aware that she had to go to the last seat, but she hesitated for a moment. It was difficult to confirm her own position because she didnt know what Crown Prince Gueuzes intentions were. Still, it was better to go to the last seat.

As Carynne headed towards the end of the table, one of the attendants behind Carynne quietly spoke to her.

Miss Carynne Evans, that is not your seat.

Which is it?

Over there.

The attendant pointed towards the seat that was next to Crown Prince Gueuze and right across Prince Lewis.

Everyone held their breath. Some looked relieved, but some also shot her cold glances. That seat wasnt for the likes of Carynneunless it would be given to her by someone who was capable of completely breaching the rules of etiquette.

When she saw that seat, Carynne halted in place. However, the attendant behind her urged her forward.

Please go ahead.

That seat was essentially for a duke. Carynne slightly bit her lower lip. From there at the head of the table, Crown Prince Gueuze was staring at her so blatantly. His eyes ogled Carynnes face, then roved downward towards her chest, her stomach, and even lower. That kind of gaze suited bums and loafers on the streets more.

Why?

Why, huh. Carynne laughed inwardly. She knew the answer. She knew what kind of gaze that was. Its the gaze of a man who wanted to dig into her, between her legs. She was all too familiar with that gaze.

No, Father. Im very happy to see you here.

He answered too fast. The volume of Prince Lewis voice grew a little louder in his agitation. Since the situation was like this, if you touch the food here now, youd be a real lunatic.

Carynnes eyelashes fluttered low. The atmosphere was terrible. Everything was so annoying and troublesome.

If shes set to listen and enjoy other peoples stories, she should be allowed to be in a situation where she could enjoy herself. Its not fun to be all tense like this. Wouldnt it be more fun if Crown Prince Gueuze had shown up with an axe while shouting, Die, my son!

Carynne saw Prince Lewis small fingers trembling.

Do you wish to be king?

Over me?

Carynne could hear the unsaid words after that.

No, Father. It was just a slip of the tongue because I was with my friends.

Friend, you say, when she seems too big for you.

Then he pointed deliberately at Carynnes chest.

Prince Lewis was greatly flustered. Everyone knew about such a story, that Crown Prince Gueuze did not like his own son. Lewis took after the current king rather than Crown Prince Gueuze, and the current king also more obviously showed favor towards his grandson more than his son.

Even though the crown prince was already middle-aged like this, the king would not abdicate the throne and did not appoint any of the crown princes close associates to official posts.

However, the fact was that Crown Prince Gueuze would still take the throne when the current king would pass on. Unless, of course, if a coup would take place.

If I was Prince Lewis, Id think of killing my own father.

And Crown Prince Gueuze was likely of the same mindset.

Isnt it your first time meeting Miss Carynne Evans?

Yes, but shes so gentle and eloquent that everyone is delighted by her.

What an honor, little royal. This lowly young lady is so touched that she has nothing to say. Still, its difficult to verbally agree with his sentiment. Carynne bowed her head and expressed her gratitude in this way.

Crown Prince Gueuze stared at Carynne. He was about to say something, but he paused a little before he opened his lips once more. Clearly, Crown Prince Gueuze was showing more interest in Carynne rather than in his own son.

Everyone, lets all eat.

Clatter, clatter.

The sound of silverware clattering all together like that gave a strange sense of dissonance, but this was soon buried underneath the musicians performance.

There were sixteen musicians here for this luncheon. Carynne felt relieved for the grandeur of this musical extravagance. Without the melodies being played here, some of the people here who were so wracked with nerves might have thrown up in the end.