I pretended to be careless and kicked him in the groin, then pushed open the door and left.
The Spring Banquet was an extremely grand banquet, and even if I left for a moment, it did not attract anyone's attention.
Returning to my seat, I smiled and served my mother food, but it was not what she liked.
In my previous life, I was very respectful to my parents, but I didn't realize that they loved my flirtatious younger sister more.
Now I finally realized that showing excessive concern for them was useless.
My mother didn't pay attention to what I served her. Her eyes scanned the crowd.
"Mother, where is Chloe?"
I asked thoughtfully.
Where was Chloe? In my previous life, it was she who exposed my shameful affair, so how could she not be present at this banquet?
My mother looked worried and lowered her voice.
"Your sister left with you just now, why didn't you bring her back with you?"
There are many rules for female guests in Florida, and Chloe's absence should be worrisome.
But... followed me out?
I had a hunch in my heart, but I smiled at my mother and instructed Lily, my attendant, briefly.
"It must be her close friend Miss Jones calling her out. Don't worry."
After a moment, feeling that the timing was about right, I exclaimed in surprise.
"Miss Jones is not here today, so is Chloe in trouble?"
The guests at the banquet turned to look at me. I pretended to bow to the main seat in embarrassment.
"Your Highness, I'm sorry. Please help me find my sister. I'll be forever grateful."
After receiving the princess's permission, I noticed my mother's disapproving gaze, and I chuckled to myself.
How did Chloe do it in my previous life? It seemed like I was just repeating what she did.
No one had taken the matter seriously, but after a short time, we heard a commotion.
"Oh no, oh no!"
Lily, who had left earlier, returned to the banquet with the guards from the princess's residence, looking pale and frantic.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing my mother's expression change, I also made a concerned face.
Lily still hesitated for a long time before finally speaking.
"A ruffian has offended Miss Chloe... Your Highness, please do something about it!"
A large group of people rushed to see the commotion. My mother and I, as the family of the victim, naturally stood in the front row.
My mother was unsteady on her feet, and I supported her, but I couldn't feel any pity in my heart.