Chapter 43 Chapter 43 Chapter 43 Juliette was already in a bad mood. If someone else blocked her, she might let it go. But this guy-a hostage prince from Velmora Empire-had stopped her twice now. That was beyond disrespectful. Luciana stood to the side, watching the show. Jacob was so focused on Juliette he didn't even glance her way. Fine by her less annoying "Princess Juliette, I had no choice but to stop you. Please, help me. I swear I'll repay you with everything I have," Jacob pleaded, nearly swearing his life away. Juliette looked at Luciana, then turned back to Jacob, confused. 'What's going on lately? First Edmund, then Dorian, now Jacob-why are they all asking me for favors? Do I really seem that easy to deal with? Luciana's standing right there. "Everyone in the palace knows who loves meddling the most. Don't they check before showing up to beg me?' Juliette lowered her voice and told her maid to go invite Luciana over so she could push this whole thing onto her instead. The maid walked over, and Luciana waved her hand. "I'll wait here for a bit. Tell your princess I'm not in a rush. Dorian's not going anywhere. We can go to watch him whenever." As soon as she said that, Donovan appeared out of nowhere with a chair. Then Luciana sat down and leisurely watched the drama unfold. Juliette was furious. "We're both princesses-why am I the one getting tangled up with these messes?" "Prince Hutton, you say you'll repay me. With what?" Juliette looked him up and down with a sneer. "I don't owe you anything. Our nations are at war. Duskwyn Empire suffered heavy losses. I'm not helping you." The excitement in Jacob's eyes faded away, replaced by disbelief Juliette hadn't helped him last time either, and now her words were even harsher. She wouldn't help and saw no reason to. Jacob grumbled. "Princess." Juliette pointed toward Luciana. "If anyone can help you, it's her. Go beg her." Whether it was for the bigger picture or just pity, with Luciana's personality, she would definitely help him. Juliette knew her well enough to just spell it out for Jacob-he was asking the wrong person. Jacob only glanced over for a second before turning back to Juliette, clearly panicked. "Princess Juliette, I'm a princ I'll go back eventually. For the sake of peace between our countries, won't you help toe?" of Velmora Empire. That was something Juliette herself had told him in the past-that he might one day return home. She had even come to talk to him about it. Jacob thought, Juliette has seen this coming and has already wanted to save me. "And Luciana must have realized the same thing. That's why she is so nice now. I left the opportunity for Juliette on purpose this time. So why is she looking at the like that?" Luciana just smiled, saying nothing. 'So Juliette had just been stringing him along? "Peace between our nations has nothing to do with a hostage prince like you. Even if you go back, so what?" Juliette shot back coldly. Juliette hadn't wanted to say anything so cruel, but Jacob had blocked her path twice now. If she didn't make herself clear, there would probably be a third time. "Let me give you some advice, Prince Hutton If you want to survive, stop scheming and behave yourself. If you stay in line, at least you'll get something to eat," Juliette said sharply. "Now move!" Chapter 43 Jacob instinctively stepped aside. Juliette walked up to Luciana and glanced at Donovan. "Your servant sure is thoughtful." Luciana smiled. Not just thoughtful. Loyal, too-that's the most important thing." Juliette gave a faint smile and said nothing. But when Luciana stood up, Juliette's eyes drifted back to Donovan, staring at him with no attempt to hide it.. Juliette could tell Donovan really cared about Luciana. She thought, 'He's so loyal. And I couldn't help looking at him. 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