Chapter 90: Information
Matilda and Gabriel paused their discussion as Jinx approached. She placed the tray on the table, and Matilda raised an eyebrow.
"I’m the only one who needs this. Why did you bring two?" she asked, looking up at Jinx.
"Empress, you and Sir Gabriel have been here for a while. I thought he might also need some water," Jinx replied in a calm tone.
Matilda stared at her for a few moments, then waved her hand dismissively. "Go. Don’t disturb us."
Jinx nodded, bowed, and glanced at the tray. "Should I take it with me?"
"No need. Just go."
Jinx nodded again and walked away, heading back to the kitchen:
’Asking to take it away will remove their suspicion about the tray. This way, I can listen to everything,’ she thought.
Jinx raised her hand and subtly touched the earpiece hidden in her right ear, completely concealed by her blonde hair.
"Why did you spend so much money? The treasury is now low on funds," Gabriel said coldly, his voice reaching Jinx’s earpiece.
Jinx entered the kitchen and surveyed the dirty plates. ’Staying here without doing anything will make me look suspicious. I should wash the plates while I listen,’ she thought.
’This guy is the oldest senator in the Star Nation, but that shouldn’t give him the confidence to speak to an empress in such a tone. Is something going on between these two?’