章節 306: Seelima's Probe

Mikaya's rude remark had not generated the scowl one typically would expect from the Queen mother, as she had witnessed such similar situations a few times already and because Alexander had not flared up during any of those, she finally accepted this matter.

'This girl is such a rogue,' The Queen mother had given up on trying to stop Mikaya from picking a fight with Alexander and could only silently thank Alexander for being the better man and not stooping to Mikaya's level.

Seelima was not the only one that was somewhat irked Mikaya's antics.

Even her nieces scowled at their aunt's unprovoked taunt, saying to themselves, 'This villain might be thick-skinned, but why does aunt always go poking him? He isn't easy to deal with,' thus simultaneously praising and demeaning Alexander.

But little did these ladies know the real reason for Alexander's lukewarm retaliation, for it was far more insidious than they could ever imagine.