Chapter 489

Lucy felt terrible as she rejected Cindy’s invitation. She explained, “Madam Hubbard, you are King Samson's mother. I’m sure your banquet is only fit for the noble. I don’t think a commoner like me should be there.”

Cindy commented, “Greta, I’m old. No one will be willing to talk to me in such a setting. I just want company. Sigh, if you don’t go with me, I will have to watch them alone at the banquet.”

As she spoke, she looked troubled.

Lucy gave in the moment Cindy played the pity card. “Still, I don’t think it’s appropriate for me to go. Why don’t you ask King Samson to find you a more suitable partner?”

Cindy insisted, “I don’t want anyone else but you.”

She held Lucy's hand as she spoke and guided her into her room, prompting Lucy to ask in confusion, "Madam Hubbard, where are we going?"

Cindy elaborated, "To my room to look at my gown collection."

They arrived at the bedroom as they talked. Cindy's wardrobe held a regal and extravagant-looking gown. It was a classic low-cu