#Chapter 3 Where were you last night?

“How dare you disrespect Mr. Carson and the Royal House!” Melody was in front of Doris within a blink, ready to land a loud slap against her cheek. Doris was too stunned to move, her embarrassment was almost worse than the pain that burned her cheek.

She could feel their gazes on her, every one of them made each second grow more terrible to bear. Doris slowly lowered her head and closed her eyes. “I apologize Mr. Carson and Ms. Harfond. It was an accident.”

“Your name is Doris?” Mr. Carson asked.

Doris lifted her head, a feeling of panic bloomed inside her stomach once again. “Yes, Mr. Carson.”

“Did you meet Prince William last night?” He raised his chin slightly to look down his nose at her. Her heart stilled for a beat inside her chest.

“No, I didn’t.” She said carefully. She willed herself to swallow her fear and look him in the eye.

“Where were you last night?”

“After I finished my work at the party, I—1 returned to my room to rest.” Doris forced out. She saw Beth from the corner of her eye shift at her words. Doris dared a glance to see a confused look upon her friend’s concerned expression. Doris quickly looked down again.

his attention to Melody. “There’s no need to make a scene, she hasn’t done anything wrong. You don’t have to punish her

before she rolled her eyes. “Very well. You may go now.

quickly. She didn’t need any more attention on her than there already was. Hurriedly, she gathered her coins and turned to leave. She could’ve sworn she’d felt Mr. Carson’s gaze burn into her back as

sense of peace—something she desperately needed at the moment. The grand room was filled to the top with books in every subject and

And what would they do to her

around her in flashes. Each one brought back a sensation she was shamed to remember. His mouth on her neck, Doris’s fingers traced the mark he’d left beneath her dress and made sure her makeup still covered it well. The ghost of his hands still moved down her skin whenever she saw him in her mind. Why did her body react that way to him when he groped her?

creaked at the hinges. A familiar face appeared, Doris exhaled slowly. “Beth! What’re you doing here?”

Beth’s bright expression fell when she saw Doris. she

discreetly wipe the

mention harsh. I couldn’t believe she slapped you in front of everyone just because you dropped your coins!” Doris turned back

of course. I’m always here.” Beth raised her brows at Doris. “I came here after cleaning up for the party and fell asleep

a relief! I was worried you were the one out with Prince William last night. We all know what happens with his mistresses and lovers. Remember Lisa?”

maids at the palace. Which was what made it so easy for her to catch Prince William’s attention. Lisa never felt being a maid suited

seemed to do that to all of his ex-lovers. He gave them a brief title of an esteemed lady, and created their fall to nothing the moment he got all he wanted from them. Doris shivered at the idea of that ever happening to her. She wanted to be free of this place, not tangle herself up with a prince that was never satisfied with just one

afford food or clothes.” Beth sighed and crossed her arms. “It’s such a shame, it’s as if her worth had been sucked

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