The Slave Queen - Chapter 87: Chapter 87

Mandy knew that Jaylee would only humiliate herself even more in front of Shawn if she hadn't made her leave.
But as a mere maid, she dared not voice these thoughts.
Yet, to appease Jaylee's anger, Mandy bit back the pain and raised her head again.
Provocatively, she said, "My lady, today Miss Lennox dared disrespect you under Lord Shawn's protection. I actually have a way for you to get your revenge."
She stole a glance at Jaylee's expression before continuing, "And perhaps, it could even rekindle Lord Shawn's affection for you."
She said this on purpose.
Unlike in the past at the Aether Sanctum, Raelynn didn't let them bully her today. Instead, she made them lose face.
As a result, even Mandy incurred Jaylee's wrath.
She wouldn't dare play tricks on her own lady, but she was more than willing to use others to do her dirty work against Raelynn.
So, she deliberately misled Jaylee by creating the illusion that there was a possibility that Shawn might have ended up with her.
Sure enough, Jaylee was too consumed by rage to notice the flaws in Mandy's words.
All she could think about was the fury of having her beloved stolen by Raelynn.
Her delicate face twisted with hatred as she snapped, "What's the plan?"
A barely perceptible smirk curled at the corners of Mandy's lips.
As if envisioning her scheme coming to fruition, she suppressed her excitement and whispered, "My lady, I heard that today, in front of everyone, Lady Raelynn publicly humiliated Lady Julia to the point of fainting.
"Lady Julia is the apple of the Duke and Duchess of Seymore's eye. I imagine that when Lady Raelynn returns home today, she'll surely be punished for what she did."
Jaylee snapped impatiently, "That would just be getting revenge for Julia. What does that have to do with us?"
Mandy flashed a sinister smile. "My lady, the enemy of our enemy is our friend. Besides, Lady Julia is a social climber who fawns over the powerful and scorns the weak. She's also notoriously greedy for money. As long as you..."
She left the rest unsaid.
But she was sure Jaylee would understand.
Sure enough, a knowing smile appeared on Jaylee's face.
She said, "All I have to do is dangle a little carrot, and I can make her dance to my tune.
"Besides, what's a mere Duke's estate compared to the Grand Marshall's estate."
Mandy said, "Exactly..."
Before Mandy could finish her flattery, Jaylee's hand shot out and delivered another resounding slap across her face.
Stunned by the blow, Mandy collapsed to the ground before staring up at Jaylee with bewildered eyes.
But after only a moment, she scrambled back to her knees before her mistress.
"I was wrong, my lady!" she cried.
She had no idea what she'd done wrong, but with Jaylee's unpredictable temper, all she could do was apologize first.
Sure enough, she had barely finished apologizing when Jaylee's icy voice cut through the air.
Jaylee sneered, "Julia is nothing but an illegitimate brat. Do you really think I'd stoop so low as to curry favor with someone like her?"
Hearing this, Mandy finally realized where she had gone wrong.
She never would have guessed that Julia, who was doted on by the Lennox family, wasn't even their legitimate daughter.
With Jaylee's proud and arrogant nature, there was no way she would ever agree to associate with someone like that.
But if she didn't make use of Julia, with her limited wits, Mandy honestly couldn't think of any other vicious schemes to try.
Jaylee exhaled slowly, her rationality returning as her gaze darkened with bitter realization. "Besides, now that Raelynn has Lord Shawn protecting her, even if we made a scene in front of the Duke and Duchess of Seymore, what could they possibly do to her?"
After that analysis, Mandy felt even more foolish for what she'd just said and didn't dare utter another word.
However, after a moment's thought, a knowing, confident smile suddenly bloomed on Jaylee's face.
She said, "Very well, Mandy. Tomorrow, you shall go to the Duke's estate and deliver an invitation on my behalf. Invite Lady Julia to an intimate gathering at the Goose Pavilion."
Mandy's face lit up with delight. "Yes, my lady!"
Mandy thought with relief, 'Her anger has finally subsided. This beating is finally over.'
Suddenly, Jaylee added, "Tomorrow, while you're at it, reserve a private room for me at the Goose Pavilion."
"Yes, my lady!" Mandy promptly agreed.
Preoccupied with her scheming fantasies, Jaylee spared Mandy any further torment on their way back to the estate.
Just thinking about Raelynn's appearance today made Jaylee's brows furrow with jealousy.
'The only reason I provoked that wretch at the Ice Party—even though I knew people might see and it could ruin my reputation—was because she looked absolutely breathtaking today. I just couldn't stand it,' Jaylee fumed inwardly.
She had always known Raelynn was beautiful.
But she had never imagined that, once the dust was brushed away, her radiance would outshine even the ice sculptures.
Jaylee seethed inwardly, 'What's even worse is that wretch, who I once frowned upon, is now engaged to Shawn. How could she?
'I'm the true blue-blooded heiress, the pampered darling cherished by my parents.
'And yet, I have to be outshone by such a vicious woman!
'I refuse to accept this!
'I swear, I'll watch that beautiful face of hers plunge back into the deepest abyss.'