“What? Jeanette?” Meltia asked, knitting her brows.
Jeanette quickly looked up at the sound of Claus’s voice.
The Pakiran prince who had visited the palace today was, of course, Kyuriakris. Jeanette managed to sneak into the palace as his companion, and while he distracted everyone else, she hurriedly put on a maid outfit. Then, just as planned, she waited by the grand piano and joined the maids when they asked for extra help with carrying it.
“I missed you too, Lord Claus!” Jeanette said, gazing at the man for the first time in a month and a half.
Claus’s narrow eyes sparkled, and the red tint in his cheeks emphasized his sex appeal more than ever. He was smiling sweetly at her, and Jeanette felt her head spin from being directly exposed to his beauty and allure.
Wow! Lord Claus’s sexiness has an even greater impact after not seeing him for so long!!! Jeanette tried to steady herself, feeling like she might faint.
That was when Meltia finally realized who Jeanette was. Her large eyes were open so wide that they almost looked like perfect circles, and her mouth was agape.
“Wha...?! Y-You! You’re Lord Claus’s fiancée!”
“Yes! I’m Jeanette Roussel!”
Jeanette’s cheerful response caused Meltia to start shaking all over.
“How did you get into the palace?! Someone, seize this woman!”
“Well, you see—” Jeanette began, about to nonchalantly explain how she’d infiltrated the palace. However, Claus chose that moment to step right up to her and sweep her into his arms. “L-Lord Claus?! Mmph!”
As if that weren’t enough, Claus swiftly pressed his lips against hers. Right in front of Meltia, her maids, and Sara, who’d sneaked in together with Jeanette.
“Mmm?!”
Moreover, Jeanette felt Claus’s hot tongue slip into her mouth. L-L-Lord Claus?! People are watching! Yet she couldn’t protest. Claus was holding her tightly, preventing her escape. Right here, in front of everyone, he passionately and unabashedly violated her mouth!
Jeanette glanced to the side and saw that the princess was frozen, her mouth hanging open. It was to be expected. All the maids were at a loss for words as well. Only Sara, covering her face with her hands and peeking through her fingers, was watching the couple with a radiant grin.
“Nnn... Mmf...”
Jeanette’s head was getting fuzzy from the vigorous kiss. When she began gasping for air, the princess finally snapped to her senses. With a furious blush, she screamed.
“E-Enough! How dare you make such a shameless display right in front of me?!”
As the girl’s voice echoed inside the room, Claus finally withdrew. But he didn’t step away from Jeanette, instead keeping his face close to hers as his eyes shifted to Meltia. Jeanette, who was already on the verge of collapse, didn’t notice how erotic his gaze looked, but the maids who had been watching all gulped at the sight.
“I was showing off,” Claus announced. “Did it have an effect on you?”
“Wh-Wh-Wha—!!!” the princess stammered.
“Besides, this is my first tryst with Jeanette in so long. I’d appreciate it if you didn’t interrupt, Lady Tia.” With that, he began to bring his face closer to Jeanette’s again.
“Hold it!” Meltia yelled, her face still bright red.
However, it wasn’t her shout that stopped him. Jeanette’s knees had finally buckled. That kiss had had quite the effect on her.
“Got you,” Claus said, catching her right before she fell to the floor. “Sorry. I was so happy to see you again that I couldn’t hold back.”
“N-No, I, um, err... It’s aww wight...” Jeanette mumbled, unable to articulate properly. Claus gazed at her lovingly.
“Seriously, what is wrong with you two?!” Meltia screeched in a rage. “I was so shocked when this woman sneaked into the room, only for you to k-k-kiss her! And so shamelessly too! What were you even thinking?!”
“My apologies, Lady Tia. I wasn’t thinking about anything other than Jeanette,” Claus replied with a smile and not an ounce of regret.
“That’s not what I meant!!!”
“Are you okay, Jeanette? I overdid it, huh? Do you want to sit and rest for a bit? Or do you need to loosen your collar?” Claus asked diligently, ignoring the angrily shaking princess. He moved Jeanette’s bangs aside and placed his hand on her round forehead.
“I-I’m okay. I’ve calmed down a bit...” she replied stiffly, managing to stand by herself despite how lightheaded she felt. “Please forgive me for appearing in front of you like this, Your Highness.”
“Forgive you? Just how audacious can you get?!” Meltia shrieked with a scowl.
“Exactly!” shouted the maids who surrounded the princess, glaring at Jeanette reproachfully.
Jeanette wasn’t intimidated by this and stared right back at Meltia.
“I’ve tried asking for an audience with you numerous times, but you never agreed. It pained me to have to do it this way, but you left me with no other choice.”
It was the truth. Jeanette had sent countless letters to the princess, but they had all been ignored. The maids must’ve realized as much, for they all looked away, perhaps out of guilt. Only Meltia, who moved to lie down on the sofa, continued glaring at Jeanette. Fiery and haughty words came spewing from the beautiful, fairylike girl’s mouth.
“So what? Did you come here to complain because I won’t let Lord Claus leave?” she demanded, clearly not feeling sorry in the slightest.
Jeanette smiled.
“No. I’m here as a merchant. I want to make a proposition!”
“Proposition?” Meltia repeated quizzically. Not in her wildest dreams had she expected Jeanette to say something like that. “What are you talking about? And what’s this about being a merchant?”
The princess was obviously confused. Sensing that, Jeanette grinned.
“Before that, there’s one thing I’d like to confirm with you, Your Highness.”
“What?”
“It’s widely rumored that you are in poor health. Am I correct in saying that you suffer from anemia?”
Meltia’s eyes widened.
“Huh? Why do you know about that?!”
That was the information which Claus had managed to extract from the drunken Dr. Jaquilla.