Chapter 3 Find the girl

Morning.

"God, what happened to your eyes? Did you cry for the whole night because you didn't marry the Crown Prince?" Melody mocked Doris arrogantly. Melody was the maid that Doris and Beth dislike most because she always felt superior as she pointed and laughed at others.

Doris didn't want to argue with Melody. Her eyes were puffy from crying but unfortunately, she was on duty this morning. So she had to duck her head, trying not to attract anyone's attention.

"Fine, just answer my question: what made your eyes swollen?" Melody nudged Doris playfully.

"I-I didn't sleep well last night," Doris muttered, with her face going down lower and lower.

"Don't even think that I would trust your cock-and-bull story." Her voice was high-pitched, making Mr. Carson roll his eyes at them.

"Shh- Be quiet! The King and Queen will arrive here soon." Then all the servants lowered their heads, well-trained and politely.

It was the first morning banquet since Lady Grace married into Royal House Arnold. As a royalty tradition, the royalty members would have a family feast this morning.

As usual, Prince William was late again. Alpha King Charles was angry. He ordered Carson to bring William here in ten minutes. Mr. Carson secretly sighed and immediately rushed towards Prince William's palace.

"Don't be angry, darling." Luna Queen Cara gently persuaded her husband, "William has his own life. He mustn't have meant to be late."

"What makes him so busy? Huh? Why can't he learn from his brother?" Alpha King Charles pounded the table angrily.

"Of course, he did. I heard that he marked a maid last night." Luna Queen Cara put on a meaningful smile.

Her words made the whole hall fall into an awkward silence. Lady Grace was wide-eyed and her expression showed how surprised she was. Instantly, she calmed down and pretended as if nothing had happened.

Doris was holding a teapot, standing by the table, shivering uncontrollably. A feeling of panic boomed in her stomach, which tore her into pieces.

Hell, stop this conversation, please!

"Mark a maid?" Alpha King Charles frowned and he distrusted what Cara said. Could it be true? William did sleep around, but he never marked anyone. A maid? That's ridiculous!

"I think we should find who is this maid. She could be William's mate..." Cara chuckled, with cruel mirth clear in her tone.

Royal House Arnold is famous for its noble status and dignity bloodlines. How could a lowly maid be a Prince's mate? That's Impossible!

At this moment, Prince William strode into the dining room, followed by Mr. Carson who seemed to be exhausted. William didn't seem to have with a hangover although he drank much last night. Bathed in the sunlight, he looks gorgeous even he dresses with casual elegance. All the servants dared not to look into his eyes, or they would lost in his ocean-like storm.

Hearing what Cara said to Charles, he gave her a quick, upward look, then snorted with disdain.

Seeing William finally come, Charles gave him a rollicking, "William, I'm disappointed in you. You know, yesterday was the biggest day between Royal House Arnold and Warrior Reilly Pack, and you're late for your brother's wedding. How dare you disrespect Warrior Reilly Pack?"

"But I'm not the groom. Whether I was late or not, it had little impact on the wedding. Am I right?" William retorted.

"Fine, I may let you go this time. How about marking a maid? Did you mark a maid last night?" Charles continued.

"I don't know. I was drunk last night." William shrugged and it seemed that he didn't give a damn about it.

Seeing that Charles want to continue, William quickly interrupted him, "Your Majesty, if you finished asking, would you mind if I start my breakfast?" With that, William curved his lips and put a forkful of fillet steak in his mouth.

However, his arrogant attitude annoyed Charles. And he made a visible effort to control his anger.

Elegant and noble, Luna Queen Cara quickly interrupted the quarrel between father and son, "Alright, sweetie. It's the first day that Grace attends our family breakfast. There's no point in getting angry. Try the mushroom soup. It's really nice!"

Charles endured his anger and shifted his attention to foods on the table.

Cara smiled gently and asked Carson, "Mr. Carson?"

"Yes?" Carson prostrated himself before the Luna Queen.

"Find the girl and..." Cara sneered as she made a gesture of chopping head, "We don't need a maid consort."

"Yes, Your Majesty," Carson replied obediently.

Hearing what they were talking about, Doris broke out in a cold sweat. Her hands were shaking uncontrollably. If people know that she was the girl Prince William marked last night, she would be in big trouble!

As a hint that it was time for Doris to serve, Carson nodded at Doris. With a blank-minded, Doris didn't notice that Melody stuck out her foot and tripped her as she walked towards William.

Doris stumbled and fell. The teapot smashed on the ground and the water splashed over William's clothes.