"Lady Natalia, welcome."
A receptionist bowed and welcomed her with a big smile on his face.
The Lady he was talking to smiled a little and expressed.
"I need a room."
"Yes, Lady Natalia, your usual room is already prepared, here's the key." The receptionists answered with a smile and gave her the keys.
One of the two servants following 'Lady Natalia' took the keys and nodded at the receptionist.
The receptionist nodded back and Lady Natalia, along with her two bodyguards walked away.
A receptionist's friend watched everything curiously and once Lady Natalia left, he walked toward his friend and questioned.
"Hey, Adam, why are you so respectful to that woman? I have seen you dealing with other people before, other than the basic courtesy, you aren't really that submissive to anyone else, is she a high-ranking noble?"
Adam, the receptionist shook his head and answered, "I do not know who she is but I have seen the Plaza owner talk to her before and I clearly remembered the expression he had on his face that day."
"Expression? What expression?"
"A respectful expression… with some fear hidden behind it…"
"Doesn't the Plaza owner have a backing of a Marquees house, why is he…" His friend muttered in confusion, however, soon, he understood something.
"I don't know who that lady is, but it's better not to get on her bad side, I do plan to die so soon. Not after Camila and I are in a relationship." Adam muttered.
The friend's face turned sour when he heard what he said.
"Hey, what's with that face huh? We played it fair okay? She was the one who chose me."
A sigh escaped out of Adam's friend's mouth and he smiled wryly.
"Yeah yeah, I know. I failed… Anyway, I am happy for you…"
'If only I had gotten the job in the crown plaza… haahhh… money is important indeed…'
Oblivious to his thoughts, Adam smiled and patted his shoulders.
"Thank you~"
…
"Lady Allura, we left the Palace two days ago, I don't think it's appropriate for us to leave again."
"Oh C'mon, protector, how many times will you repeat the same thing? We have already left the Palace. We have even reached our destination. You can stop worrying now. Also, what could possibly go wrong? It's not like anyone knows who I am.
And even if someone does, aren't you here to protect me?" Allura muttered as she looked around and observed the room she and her protectors have just entered.
Well, for all the slow folks, 'Lady Natalia' who booked the room was Allura all along.
She has left the palace again, which was quite abnormal compared to her usual pattern since she never leaves the palace multiple times in a week.
Of course, nobody doubted her because of something small like that.
She was the Bored Concubine, she does stuff in order to surprise others and entertain others. If it was her, leaving the Palace again wasn't very abnormal.
Of course, it would be a different thing if she was meeting a man.
But that would not happen.
"Lady Allura, we can't protect you from everything. You need to be cautious as well." Another protector muttered.
"Heehhh? Aren't you the all-strong Grand Master Stage Cultivators? Who are you scared of?" Allura questioned with a smile on her face.
The two protectors, who have been with her for a long time knew that smile very well.
"Ah, Lady Allura, you are right, just let us protect you, don't worry about anything else and enjoy all you want."
"Yes, we two men will now take our leave. Of course, we will be protecting you from the shadows"
The two protectors laughed awkwardly and left the room in hurry. ρꪖꪕᦔꪖꪕꪫꪣꫀꪶ
A timely retreat.
If this was before, Allura would have snorted and complained that these two old geezers were too boring, however, today was different. Today, she sighed in relief instead.
'I really left the Palace to meet a man who I don't even know properly and a young man to boot. If someone learns about it, I'll be dead in no time.'
Allura thought inwardly as her heartbeat quickened.
This feeling…
This feeling was scary and thrilling at the same time.
'If someone else learns about it, they will think that I am cheating on the king…
Wait…Am I cheating?
Huh? What am I thinking?
Of course, I am not. I am just meeting him, he is not my lover, he is more like a friend.
A friend who can entertain me.' Allura convinced herself and then, a sad look appeared on her face.
'Also, it's not like he will care about it… I am just a trophy after all…'
Allura then shook her head repeatedly to get rid of her thoughts.
She walked towards the bed and pressed a button.
*Knock* *Knock* *Knock*
A few minutes later, a knock was heard.
"Enter"
A servant entered and bowed.
"Bring me a tea."
"Yes, madam." The servant bowed and walked out of the room, however, just as he was about to close the door, Allura ordered.
"Keep the door open."
"Yes madam."
The servant nodded and walked away with another bow.
A few minutes later, he returned with a table and stood in front of the door.
"Enter."
He then entered the room, place the cup on the table, filled it with tea and then left.
Allura then grabbed the teacup and started drinking as she looked out of the window.
The sun was out and was shining brightly.
It was already afternoon.
It was time for lunch.
"He's late,"
"To dare make me wait, I will make sure he pays a price." She snorted.
"I apologize if I offended you in any way, Lady Allura. However, there are still 15 minutes before lunchtime, so I am not late.
It is you who arrived too early.
Not that I am complaining,
Rather, I am happy to know that you are as excited about our lunch together as I am."