Chapter 215: Insect
Prince Augustus looked at the man who had stepped out and gulped. The man had appeared out of nowhere and was now staring at him as if he was an insect. Augustus looked him over and seeing the man’s shabby clothes, was enraged that a servant dared to try and intimidate him and look down on him!
As he was about to scold the man, the man moved. Augustus stepped back in fear. Even though he did not seem to be threatening, there was something about him that made him feel wary.
The man ignored him and extended his hand to Eleanora who was still rubbing her bruised bottom and questioned," Are you alright?"
Grateful and embarrassed, Eleanora placed her hand in his and smiled, "Yes, thank you for your help."
However, instead of realizing his mistake, Augustus was enraged at this and shoved the man, "How dare you touch the princess with your dirty hands? Who do you think you are?"
Demetri still refused to acknowledge the man, as he calmly stepped back before turning his murderous gaze towards Augustus," Your Highness, I am the gardener here. And while you may think my hands are dirty, my princess here does not seem to mind holding my hand. At least my hand is not responsible for her fall..."
Augustus, realizing he wasn’t gaining the upper hand, shifted his approach, attempting to reassert his authority. "A mere gardener and you dare to talk back. Know your place and do not try to interfere with our matters." Placing his hand on Eleanor’s wrist, he spoke harshly," Come on, Eleanora, let’s continue our stroll before this man ruins it further."
However, as he pulled her, Eleanora stood stiffly in place and spoke coldly," Know your place? Let go of my hand, Prince Augustus. You seem to forget your place."
Frowning in irritation, Augustus stared back at Eleanora, and stepped close to her," I remember my place very well. I am your fiance. You are the one who has forgotten. Now, I would suggest that you not make a spectacle of yourself and come with me. I am not in the mood for a stroll any longer. We will return to your house."