At least Abrielle doesn't look like the typical Queen or mother in law.

Plus there was Donovan's sister Genie who seems to be very sweet.

Mira who was standing at the side frowned hearing those words.

Family...in your dreams.

Mira was determined to not let Silja marry the dragon prince and was thinking that they were being nice to Silja because of selfish reasons.

All their good and lenient behaviour was just a pretence in the eyes of a loyal maid.

In Mira's heart Silja has the highest status and priority, so how could she allow anyone to make use of her princess?

Soon Abrielle and Genevieve took their leave and Silja and Mira stood there alone in the garden. Silja sighed and turned around to find lady Jade standing near the back entrance of the garden. Silja paused as she looked at the woman, Silja could see a strange look on Jade's face. since they had already seen each other it was rude to leave like that so Silja walked in her direction.

''Hello lady Jade,'' Silja put a smile on her face as she stood in front of Jade.

Jade was silent for a second before she forced a few words out of her mouth.

''Hello, Princess Silja,'' Jade tried but the smile didn't reach her eyes at all.

It has been a long time since Silja has come to the North and during her stay, she has already known the story of Donovan and Jade.

In the beginning, even Silja was certain that Donovan would choose Jade but the story was completely different. The girl whom every person has ignored was chosen by the prince.

Silja has interacted a few times with Jade thus she could tell that she was a good lady.

And she was even in love with Donovan, one could tell that with just a glance. But she didn't kick up any fuss like Olivia did and accepted her fate.

Still, it was a bit awkward to interact with her.

For a moment there Silja regretted walking over there.

"Congratulations on winning," but Jade still forced a smile and congratulated her.

"Thank you," Silja replied. She remembered how Jade's father started arguing upon hearing that Jade didn't manage to win the competition.

"I.." Silja opened her mouth to say something but suddenly some called Jade from behind and both the ladies turned around.

Lord Gracia was standing not far away from them with a sullen face.

"Jade, come with me. I have something to tell you," his dark eyes held unfathomable power and viciousness that Silja shuddered at his sight.

Jade also grimaced and looked at Silja for a brief second before walking away from there without any word.

A deep frown settled on Silja's face as she saw a lone figure of a girl walking away.

Lord Gracia seemed to be a strict father, Silja thought to herself.

It wasn't a new thing though, people of high society raised their daughters in a way that they can please men from higher status and marry in noble and rich families so that they can bring many benefits for their maternal families.

And the one who fails to do that loses their status and respect.

If one looks carefully, the Gracia family has the second most highest status in the North after Regalhelms. The North consists of many small lands and duchy, ruled by different lords and dukes.

And Astraxia was one of the most important land pieces among them. Even though it wasn't big, it had a special geographical position and few resources that made it special.

With the value of land, the status of lord Gracia and his family increased too. So the only person who was suitable for Lady Jade to marry was Donovan, who was a prince.

And if she marries anyone else it won't be that much of an effect.

So one could tell why lord Gracia was so angry and anxious when he found that his daughter didn't manage to snatch the position of Princess.

Silja sighed in her heart for lady Jade and decided to talk about her to Donovan. She was genuinely worried about Jade.

After Jade walked away from her side Silja walked back to her room.

There was a bit of worry on her face but as soon as she entered the room her expression darkened.

She walked ahead and sat down on the single chair.

"Mira, serve me the food," her ice-cold voice rang in the room. Mira who was trailing behind her instantly noticed the change in her tone and pressed her lips hard.

She went ahead and removed the leads and started to put breakfast on Silja's plate. Mira has already instructed maids to prepare breakfast for Silja.

She slept early last night and also skipped her dinner. Plus it was already late when she woke up in the morning so she must be hungry. Mira knew her lady well.

Mira carefully put food in a small portion on Silja's plate while Silja observed her with her sharp eyes.

"My lady," once she was done, Mira pushed the plate in front of Silja and took one step back.

"Where were you yesterday evening?" Silja lightly touched the fork and spoon before asking a question.

Mira stayed silent for a moment, "I was here waiting for you to wake up my lady?" Mira lied between her teeth.

"I'm repeating my question again, where were you last evening?" Silja took the knife and her skillful fingers cut the bread on her plate effortlessly.

She cut the small piece and put it into her mouth before she looked at her maid. Sensing her odd gaze, Mira's eyebrows creased together.

"I found out that prince Benjamin is here, so I went to see him," Mira couldn't lie anymore when she saw red lines of anger in Silja's hazel eyes.

"And? What did he say to you?" Silja questioned calmly. She could already guess that.. There was no way that simple-minded Mira could have the guts to make her upset.