Chapter 392
---- | truly hoped he obeyed this time.
| closed the curtain and checked my inner pocket, well hidden, where | kept the little box of pearls I'd acquired at
the auction.
Today, one way or another, | had to see Zareks father.
| was convinced nowZarek hadnt even been born yet during these ancient times.
| didnt even know if his parents were engaged.
Dd have to cup with sexcuse to separate myself from my De la Croix sisters, who were surely attending
the party on their own.
However, | was wrong, and as soon as | arrived, | ran into a problem.
What's going on, Grimm? Why are you stopping for so long? | pushed aside the dark curtain, looking outside.
Dusk was painting the horizon; we were in line with other carriages waiting to pass through the enormous gate
at the base of a hill.
Miss Electra, they say there must be smistake.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe De la Croix house wasnt invited to this private celebration, he told me, frowning.
What? Did you show them the invitation? Yes, my lady.
Even so, they say were not on the listthat maybe it could be...
fake, he muttered through gritted teeth.
1 got out immediately.
This was a full-blown humiliation, and right now, it wouldnt take much forto actually be Electra.
Explain to my face what you just told my servant, | strode ---- arrogantly toward the massive closed gate.
It was guarded by four witches and two vampires The guest list was held by a hybrid man who looked like a
butler or something.
Miss Electra De la Croix, Im so sorry, my lady, he began to bow, abit nervous but firmof course, there was power
backing him.
| dont give a damn about your apologies.
The Vlad house invitedto this celebration.
They madecall the way here, and now you're accusingof lying and forging this invitation? | tooka
threatening step forward.
My lady, please dont get upset.
We truly apologize.
It seems there was a mistake.
No one is accusing you of anything, one of the witches stepped forward, the others ready to confront me.
[£ the mistake was yours, how is that my fault? Im already here, and Im not leaving.
So open the fucking gate now, | glared at her and let sof the magic I could control from Electras body seep
out,
The atmosphere was sharpit only needed a spark to ignite.
They were many, but | had to see Alessandre Vlad, no matter what.
Pm sorry, but we cant open it.
Leave willingly or by force...
What kind of manners are these for treating our guests? Suddenly, a cold voice sounded nearby.
sir, it seems there was a mistake, but we're already sorting it out, one of the vampires turned to face the
newcomer, who had ---- emerged from the forest inside the mansion grounds.
| controlled the impulse of my heartit was my great-uncle! Mistake or whatever, Miss De la Croix is already here.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhat makes you think shes going to turn back? And besides, youre holding up the line with your idiocy! He
growled at them, baring his fangs, his red eyes full of threats.
Really, all the curious onlookers behindwere whispering, sticking their heads out of their carriage windows.
Inno time, they opened the gates for me.
| didnt understand sthings, but | went along with it.
Miss Electra, please, Im deeply embarrassed.
Allowto apologize to you personally, he approached me, offering a polite greeting and glancing briefly into
the carriage.
| caught his signal immediately.
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