Lois went deathly pale. The light in her eyes shattered, and her bloodless lips trembled as she looked at Jelous, wanting to speak but unable to find the words.
To Ye Chuqi, Lois looked at Jelous as though he had broken her heart. Ye Chuqi didn't know their history, so she couldn't judge. But Jelous had dragged her into it at once, clearly intending to use her as a shield. If it came down to who she was closer to, she was on Jelous's side. And as far as looks went, he was every bit as beautiful as Lois.
So Ye Chuqi ignored the twinge of guilt, rose with a sincere, sweet smile, and greeted her. "Good afternoon, Your Highness Lois."
Unlike most who bore that form of address, Lois was not a member of the royal family. The fact that she was called "Your Highness" showed how important she was to the Wovart Empire. As the Holy Son of the Light God Temple, her standing was no lower than Jelous's.
It was plain to see that Lois loved Jelous deeply. Ye Chuqi could even imagine that the only reason someone so important had come to a place as dangerous as the Beast Abyss Frontline was for the man before her.
Lois had been cherished all her life. She had never suffered a blow like this and could only falter, unable to get a word out. Moments ago, she had been shocked that Jelous had forgotten his manners and failed to return her greeting. Now she was too overwhelmed to respond properly to Ye Chuqi.
Ye Chuqi glanced at Jelous, asking with her eyes: Can she handle what comes next?
Jelous nodded. Lois might be distracted now, but she was the best at what she did. She might even be