Chapter 32 Chapter 32 The next day, a carriage from the princess' estate arrived to pick them up. Edmund knew Drake was going to teach, but he never expected it to be at the princess estate, The carnage he rode in his previous life was nothing like the one that came for Drake now. Only when the carriage stopped at the princess' estate did Edmund realize "Lord Morrisey, why are we here?" Edmund was shocked. He'd already left the princess' estate. In his previous life, he was the only one there who needed painting lessons. This time, there shouldn't be any reason to invite Drake. So why was he here! Drake scoffed, "Ignorant, don't talk nonsense later." Edmund's astonishment gave Drake immense satisfaction. Teaching at the princess' estate-no matter who the student was just being able to come and go frequently would spark rumors. Someone recognized Edmund but didn't stop him. "Princess, Lord Morrisey is here. He brought a servant-it's Lord Faulkner, Camille reported quietly. Luciana raised an eyebrow, thinking. At least he had some sense, didn't cling to Juliette" "Let them in. And call Samuel over too, she said. Soon, Drake entered and bowed. Edmund kept his head low, but Luciana didn't even glance at him, turning instead to introduce Samuel. Samuel was dressed in a moon-white robe with embroidered cloud patterns at the waist, silver threads shimmering, and a smooth, translucent emerald pendant hanging from it. Edmund didn't know who he was, but this refined attire had once belonged to him. Samuel was very polite. After greeting Drake, he even thanked Luciana From their conversation, Edmund learned his background-he was actually picked up by Luciana from the street. "After kicking me out, she took in someone else?' Edmund's gaze lingered on Samuel involuntarily. "With looks like that, Luciana must've kept him around for ulterior motives. Leaving early was the right call-otherwise, my reputation would be at risk again! "I made almond cookies for you this morning. Your Highness. Try some, and after finish studying with Lord Morrisey, I'll make you something else," Samuel said softly, trying his best to prove his worth. Edmund smirked disdainfully. Wasn't this just plain brown-nosing? "Could Luciana not see through it? How could she keep someone with such shady intentions around?' "No need" Luciana refused outright, and Samuel instantly tensed up. Edmund chuckled, convinced Samuel wouldn't last long here. 'He didn't know Luciana at all. Thinking a few cheap tricks would make her spare him a second glance?' Donovan chimed in. The princess has been eating too many sweets these past couple of days and skipping proper meals. You should take a break" Luciana pinched Donovan's cheek, pulling him closer as she scolded playfully, "You talk too much. Did you finish what I asked you to do "Samuel, go study with Lord Morrisey. Be serious. I have things to attend to, so I won't be checking on you" Samuel nodded obediently. "Understood." 1/2 401 PM p p. Chapter 32 The moment the three stepped outside. Donovan immediately whined, "Your Highness, it hurts... I'll shut up" His youthful voice, clear and laced with a hint of coquettishness, sounded utterly docile. His eyes welled up with tears, as if he were about to cry. Samuel paused mid-step and shot him a helpless glance. "What a shameless act! Just yesterday, Donovan had warned him by breaking the legs of two thieving servants right in front of him. He even forbade them from screaming-threatening to cut out their tongues if they made a sound. The two were drenched in cold. sweat from the pain but didn't dare utter a peep. His grin had been eerie, his eyes icy, and his moves ruthless. But in front of Luciana? Suddenly, he was all innocent and whining about pain. Samuel sighed quietly. 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