Camille Fernandez had been waiting for news since this morning.
Leriana was to be auctioned off yesterday-and the slave-trader had promised to report back to her as soon as anyone bought her. But she still hadn't heard from him.
The girl became involuntarily nervous.
If anything goes wrong… That maid will surely pay!
— Your Highness, the insolent maid still won't admit her mistake! — Douglas reported.
Camilla hummed.
— Then keep hitting her.
Melinda received another lash on her back. There was no more life left on her body-but the crown princess wouldn't let up. She was obliged to punish the reprobate servant properly.
Two days ago Melinda had committed an unpardonable sin. As the queen was about to embark on a business trip — the reason for which she had not spoken — the maid suddenly ran out in front of her. She begged for her lady's salvation, and that the crown princess was not who she claimed to be.
