Chapter 52: Annoying pests!
Elira could not care less; it was Selena’s nature to be dominiaring; she would have loved to teach her lesson, but she knows if she pushes too hard. She would retort against her.
She still needed this brainless queen for her purpose, and until her purpose is done here, she would act like a submissive, loyal servant towards her.
She had already regretted that day when she slapped this brainless queen; it took her so much time after that to coax her, and she didn’t want to do that again.
The queen gave a short, dismissive nod, but her eyes lingered on Elira, sensing the faint trace of doubt in her. She filed the observation away for later, choosing not to confront it now. There were more important matters at hand.
Selna gave her a short nod, but her eyes still lingered on Elira, doubt creeping in her mind. But she decided not to confront it now.
There is something more important for her now, far more important than her nanny’s unusual behavior.
Selnea dismissed this thought, but she would have never imagined that this would come back to bite her in the future.
Selena looks at Madam Elira, waiting for a measured response that will aid her in her plans. But she became shocked at the nanny’s reply that was abrupt and uncharacteristic.
"I have some urgent work to attend to," Elira said flatly; her tone was devoid of its usual deference. Her mind seemed distant, as though she was already halfway out of the room.