บท 234: Escalated Quickly

“This is where the King is right now,” Alma gestured towards the door of the ballroom and said to Ruby with a happy look on her face. “I will ask the guards to open the door for you.”

Ruby quickly grabbed Alma by her wrist and then said with a soft smile on her face, “Alma, I am really grateful for everything that you’ve done for me until today. Thank you!”

Alma smiled back at Ruby and replied, “I was just doing my job, Miss Ruby. But it is true that I have never felt this close to someone I serve. It was really a pleasure working for you. So…” She took a deep breath and then whispered, “So, I really wish that you will change your mind about leaving.”

Ruby simply gave a mirthless smile and looked down.

Alma patted Ruby’s hand and then said, “I will inform the guards.”