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Chapter 8: The Bad Woman Can’t Stay Still

Clearly, it wasn’t just one little maid who was dissatisfied with the current situation.

Just as Alice could hear the sounds of Roy getting cozy with them, they could also hear how steamy Alice’s nights with Roy were.

The sweet voice of the little maid was so tantalizing that even Leanna, who usually played it cool, was blushing furiously.

In comparison, their actions were completely overshadowed—those earlier provocations were like wounding themselves while trying to strike at the enemy.

Especially the next day, seeing Roy get out of bed, completely marked by that little maid, made Leanna’s blood boil in the hot weather; she could practically taste lemon in her breakfast.

This was obviously a retaliation!

That naive little maid was long gone; now, that girl was just a golden retriever wagging her tail to lure Roy!

The more she thought about it, the more agitated Leanna felt. She couldn’t help but urge again, “I’m not saying it, but you all should be making a move too, right?”

However, like the previous times, this bunch of losers let her down once more.

Nia, with a little cake in her hand, gave a carefree smile, “I think everything’s perfectly fine as it is.”

“Everyone has their own style. Little Alice plays her way, and we play ours. No conflicts, right?”

“Agreed.”

Holding a cup of milk tea, Xue Nuo stroked the wolf’s head, looking nonchalant as if she were completely unaffected by the nocturnal disturbances.

“Not everything needs to be pursued; we just wait for the right moment.”

They were all so calm.

But it was just a facade!

Leanna sneered coldly and promptly tore through their pretenses: “You can fool the sisters, but don’t fool yourselves!”

“Perfectly fine? Not in a rush? Do you even believe that yourselves?”

Their repeated bickering had deepened their grudges against one another, and aside from Roy, things were becoming increasingly complicated.

Leanna could easily imagine the two of them hiding in their rooms, listening to Alice and Roy having their intimate moments while biting their fingers in frustration!

“Your best friend is right next door, playing with your boyfriend like he’s a toy. Your apprentice is right under your nose, gallivanting all night. Honestly, I even admire how long you all have put up with this!”

The pointed sarcasm pierced the pretense they tried to uphold.

Nia’s face fell, ears drooping.

Xue Nuo couldn’t help but grab her little white wolf and mess up its fur in frustration.

“I—I know! But what can I do?! I didn’t plan to reach that point so soon! Now little Alice clings to Roy every day, leaving no room for me to act!” Nia exclaimed in despair.

To be honest, she was really regretting giving Alice such a strong push.

“True. I always feel it’s not quite appropriate…” Xue Nuo lowered her gaze, appearing shy, yet her hands fidgeted restlessly, turning her silver wolf into a complete mess.

Tsk, so useless!

Fine at stealing a guy, but can’t even handle the next step?!

The pure-hearted elven girl and the extremely conservative lady from the empire.

Normally, they could fiercely compete and cling to each other, but when it came to that aspect, they all turned into cowards.

Contrarily, Alice, who seemed pure and cold, was surprisingly bold in bed, making it evident she knew how to serve her master like nobody’s business just by the sounds.

Leanna had to admit, the little maid’s openness at night was second only to her own.

It was truly unfair for these two naive and conservative losers to compete against Alice’s angelic looks and seductive charm.

But, complaints aside, Leanna had no hopes pinned on them.

She turned her gaze forward.

The red-haired princess, sitting upright, sipped her black tea, every move displaying gemstone-like elegance and grace.

But Leanna believed that this princess’s inner turmoil was no less than her own.

“Charlotte, what do you think?”

“What do you mean?” Charlotte replied, slightly puzzled.

Leanna was getting impatient: “This isn’t the time to play dumb. Or are you just going to let that little golden-haired girl do whatever she wants with your knight?”

Charlotte’s expression changed slightly but then she smiled calmly.

“Let’s just pretend I’m being generous.”

“Roy said he would compensate us, right? When the time is right, I’ll definitely make him pay back everything he owes.”

Leanna sensed something odd: “Timing?”

“Yeah, indulgence is just temporary; I don’t plan to really sit back and do nothing. It’s just…”

The girl’s eyes sparkled with a certain determination: “The timing isn’t right, that’s all.”

After listening to all that vague talk, Nia scoffed: “Are you sure you’re not just putting on a brave face?”

Charlotte almost spat out her tea, like a cat hit with a bucket of water, all grace gone.

“What do you mean, putting on a brave face?! When it comes to love, it’s not about that! It’s about timing, coincidence, a long-awaited turning point…” Charlotte rationalized palely, filling the air with a lively vibe.

Whether she was putting on a brave face or not, Leanna couldn’t say.

But it seemed Charlotte wasn’t planning to forcibly stop the two anytime soon.

The reflection in the coffee began to deepen.

Leanna downed her bitter coffee in one go, silently making a resolution.

If they all kept hesitating, by the time Roy completely turned into Alice’s shape, they’d have no chance to cry over it!

Looks like she had to be the bad one!

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Another weekend.

After hastily wrapping up her time with the girls, by the time Master Time Manager returned home, the sun was already setting.

The table was filled with freshly bought ingredients, and Alice was still in her youthful white uniform and pleated skirt, seemingly not having enough time to change before dozing off.

The soft apricot color illuminated her platinum hair and delicate figure, with the little maid resting her head on the dining table, looking serene like a painting dyed in sunset.

Alice rarely took a break.

More than busy, it was probably that she was just too bored alone and wanted to catch a nap.

Noticing Roy’s movement, the girl perked up like a pet sensing its owner returning, her eyes brightening with joy.

But the next second, Alice forcibly repressed her impulse to jump into his arms and displayed a chilly face instead.

The little maid continued to take his coat and pour his tea, but a faint sense of detachment lingered in her polite gestures.

Even sitting together on the couch, they maintained a delicate distance that felt just right.

It was like returning to the past.

Swallowing a mouthful of warm milk to relieve his fatigue, Roy couldn’t help but sigh internally at the little maid’s poker face.

This kid was jealous again.

Well, honestly, it was better than back then when she kept everything bottled up inside—at least she was willing to express her discontent now.

To put it simply, the little maid was silently repeating three words: “Hurry and coax me!”

 

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