Chapter 97

People were staring at me, as soon as I came out. They were all surprised to see my outfit, but no one dared to ask me any question. The guards would bow their heads to me in respect without looking at me with wide eyes that you can drink into. Some of them would look at me twice before bowing their heads, trying to make sure that I'm their Queen. "G-Good morning, your majesty," they greeted me. Alice clucked her tongue in disapproval when they stuttered in a low voice. "Good morning, your majesty," they repeated in a formal manner after gurgling their throats quietly. "Good morning," I greeted back and raised my hand to show that I acknowledge their presence. My pumps clacked on the marble floor as I hurriedly walked to the room where my meeting will be held. Alice followed silently behind me, holding a sheet of paper that contains the list of things I need to do. Like me, Alice also decided to wear a modern formal outfit. Instead of wearing pants, she chose to wear a black pencil ski