Chapter 27 A true friend
Lucien’s POV
They all stared at me with their eyes either widened or narrowed. What the…. Did I actually say something like that? Why would I say that I won’t give the slave to them?
“What is the meaning of what you just said, Lucien?” Karl narrowed his eyes, and I turned my gaze away.
“You can have any other slave, there’s about thirty slaves dancing over there. I advise you to choose from them, instead of fighting over one person” I had to watch my language, so it wouldn’t look like I’m actually siding with the slave.
“You can’t possibly be serious, have you forgotten the rules and regulations? I’m the one who is bound to pick who I want” Derek snapped.
“I told you first Lucien, I told you that I f****** want that slave over there. She caught my sight even when she hadn’t caught theirs” Xavier scoffed, and I rolled my eyes.
“Think about it, do you want the slave dead? If… If you all want her, do you think she’ll be able to withstand you all?” I was shocked with the statement I just made. This isn’t me, I can never feel remorse for anybody. So this isn’t me feeling remorse for that slave.
“Are you sure you are alright, Lucien? I’m surprised. The Lucien Smith I know would never say a thing like this” Xavier stared at me with his jaw numb.
“Are you going against the rules just because of her? This was exactly what she did when it came to your favorite s*x slave Emery, you told us that we can’t have her because he’s the only one who quenches your sex thirst, and we respected that, but in this case I will not listen to you” Karl gritted his teeth, and I flared up staring at him with anger.
“Don’t you dare speak to me in that manner? She’s my slave, and she’s yet to pay for all the money that her stepfather borrowed from me” I almost screamed, but I had to get a hold of myself. We can’t cause a scene in the presence of the slaves dancing on the platform.
“How much was her stepfather owing you? I’ll pay you triple the price. I just want you to hand that slave over to me” Xavier snapped at me, and I exhaled deeply turning my gaze away.
“You heard him! If you’re so much concerned about getting your money, then let us pay for it” Derek smirked mischievously.
“Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t you have anything to say?” Karl shook his head. I don’t know why, but I can’t let them have the slave. Don’t get me wrong, not because there’s anything special about the slave though.
“Since you forgotten the rules, I just want to remind you. When you wanted our slaves, we wholeheartedly handed them over to you. And now you’re trying to be clever with yours” Derek stared at me, while I smirked a little.
“She’s not the only slave dancing on that platform. There are many others, and I expected you guys to pick randomly” I clenched my fist trying to get a hold of myself.
“You don’t tell us who to choose. She’s the one that I want, and nothing will make me select someone else” They chorused.
“Are you falling in love?” Xavier tapped my shoulder, and I turned my gaze to him immediately. What did he just say? Did he just mention love to me?
“What?” I freaked out.
“Really? Is that supposed to be a question? It sounds more like an answer. Why don’t you answer the question? Are you falling in love with that slave, that’s the only reason why you’d not want to hand her over” Xavier mouthed, and I felt so furious.
“You can have her” I half yelled, and smiles filled their faces. Oh my gosh! Did I just say that?
Mona’s POV
I managed to sneak into the big chambers, because I was actually dressed in sack dress. How do I get into the courtroom? I was still trying out to figure out what to do when a servant turned to me. Fear gripped me, but I had to get a hold of myself if I don’t want to found out.
“Hey! Who are you? And what are you doing out here?” The elderly looking woman arched her eyebrows.From NôvelDrama.Org.
“I’m among the slaves that was brought from Stone’s castle. I have to get into the court as soon as possible, but I can’t go through the front door because the master might get angry with me if he finds out that I was so slow in getting out from the car” I lied. Holding my breath and mouthing some prayers, I bowed my head to avoid her recognizing my face.
“How can a slave be that clumsy? Of course, you will get into trouble when they find out that you didn’t enter the courtroom when the other slaves did. How do I sneak you in now?” She worried, and I gulped nervously.
“I wouldn’t want to bother you ma’am, it’s not your fault that I was so clumsy. I have to find a way to get into the courtroom before they notice my absence” I continued pretending.
“You remind me so much of my daughter. She’s actually late, and I wouldn’t want to talk about her. But because you look so much like her, I’m going to help you sneak in through the backdoor. If I do that, no one will ever find out that you didn’t enter when the other slaves did” She whispered, and a smile escaped my lips.
“Really? Are you really going to help me, ma’am?” I almost screamed in excitement, but I had to get a hold of myself.
“Yes, come with me. No one must know that I helped you get in through the backdoor. You can’t tell anyone about it” She spoke with a low tone, and I nodded my head. I followed her down the hallway.
“Hey you!” I heard a familiar voice that sounded like that of a bodyguard from Stone’s castle. I gasped in shock, have I been found out?….