74 I'm Tempting Him

Emilia’s POV

Veronica was incredibly excited about me being chosen by the King. For once, there was a rare smile on her usually cold face. She enthusiastically directed the servants to put my things in the car and then watched as I left for the palace.

“Emilia, I always knew you were a smart and beautiful girl,” Veronica said through the car window. “It’s no surprise to me that the King noticed you.” She awkwardly tried to make a friendly expression, but to me, it felt very fake.

Veronica wasn’t sad to see me go. On the contrary, she showed a strange attitude about me leaving Klaus to go to the palace. There was envy mixed with a jealousy that couldn’t be ignored. In her eyes, a slave like me didn’t deserve to enter the palace, but being chosen by the King was a great honor.

“Veronica, thank you for all your help before,” I said, smiling slightly and acting submissive.