Chapter 207: Inner Palace Contest
"She rejected it! She actually rejected a Mystic-Grade artifact!"
"You fools don't understand! That's the pride of a True Heavenly Physique! Why would an ice goddess lower her head for a mere hairpin? She is already destined to stand at the pinnacle of this dynasty!"
"But that's the Crown Prince! If she had accepted, she could have become the future Empress!"
On the stage, Lucius's charming smile also froze for second.
Deep within his amber eyes, a flicker of fury ignited.
'Playing hard to get?' Lucius thought, 'Not bad. It will make breaking you all the more satisfying.'
Quickly recovering his composure, Lucius let out a light, self-deprecating chuckle and stored the hairpin away.
"I see. Vice Dean Myrielle's provisions are indeed vast. I shall not press the matter," Lucius said graciously, turning back to his seat with his dignity perfectly intact. "I look forward to witnessing the heights you will reach, Lady Seris."
