"Please… Your Highness. Forgive me just this once."
Everyone who was witnessing this proud butler who had been in charge in the Sapphire palace, and was trusted by the crown prince, kowtow brought mixed emotions in their hearts. Some figured this was the crown princess practicing her authority, while others were looking forward to the butler's disposal. After all, this butler had an inflated ego just because the crown prince favored him.
Joaquin was right. Everyone in this place had ulterior motives. They all had many things in common, and one of them was their ambition to climb up the ladder of power. This made it very easy for her since she knew some of them would stay away from her, while others would try to curry favor with her.