182 KNOW YOUR PLACE

As soon as Zoe left the Chamber, her hands flew and clutched her chest. She took in a lungful of air and exhaled the same amount. 

"That was close." She bit her lips as she still tasted the sweetness of Raigon's mouth on them. Even though her refusal to get more intimate with him was controlled by her mind, her heart seemed to be beating a different response. 

Zoe shook her head. 'How can I refuse next time? Tsk. Don't be naive, Zoe Cheng. You must know your place. Just get yourself together and treat him, know the mystery behind your mother and get out of here.'

She drew in a deep breath and resolved to herself.

She was about to walk away when the servant whom the Queen sent approached her. "Is everything alright, milady?"

"Yes!" Zoe perked up, not wanting the servant to doubt anything. "I think the Crowned Prince is well now. You can inform the royal family about it."

The servant beamed in response and bowed her head.