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nSeeing that Sylvia was gaping at his face in astonishment, Mikel shifted his gaze to look at her and chuckled.

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"So something did happen that night…

" His voice trailed, a grin surfacing on his devilishly handsome face.

nSylvia's heart sank. That was still the only upper hand she had and she didn't want to lose it at any cost.

nSo she hurriedly tried to explain and avert his attention.

"Please forgive me, your highness. Please. I am so sorry.

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"I was just so scared by that big magical beast that I ran away in fear without thinking.

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"I am sorry. As your slave, I should have thrown my body in front of you and protected you, but instead, I ran away.

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"I deserve all the punishment in the world. I have let you down. I am very sorry.

" Sylvia started blabbering, throwing out words one after the other, none of which were true.

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"Oh… is that so?

" Mikel grinned. He was amused at this woman playing chameleon.

nJust a second ago, she had been eying him like an enemy, waiting to tear him apart, but now all of a sudden, she acted so meekly and submissive.

nHe chuckled lightly and asked.

"So you didn't try to run away from me?

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nSylvia shook her head vigorously.

"I wouldn't dream of it, your highness.

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"Weren't you taking a carriage to another Kingdom?

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"No, your highness. That man tricked me. He must have plotted to sell me again or something.

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"Then why did you jump out of the carriage?

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"Ah… I am clumsy…

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nSylvia quickly answered one question after another, determined to lie her way through this miserable situation.

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"Please, your highness. You have to believe me. It is my greatest pleasure to serve you until the end of my life.

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"I would never even dream of running away.

" She gulped hopefully, her eyes pleading with the devil.

nHowever, Mikel simply chuckled. How could he possibly buy what she was selling?

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"Alright then. Don't beat yourself up so much.

" He casually mumbled.

nSylvia blinked, feeling slightly relieved.

nShe didn't know if the man believed her but at the least, she had successfully changed the topic.

nIf the man ever finds out the things he had spilled to her in his intoxicated state… Sylvia shuddered to think of the consequences.

nBut unfortunately, she still had to suffer the consequences of this new topic.

nThe man had not yet done talking and he curved his lips upwards to ask her a ridiculous question.

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"So you must be feeling very guilty for letting your master down?

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nSylvia's mouth twitched and she lightly nodded.

"Yes, your highness.

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"You are regretful that you didn't serve me well?

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nShe again nodded.

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"You vow to make up for it for the rest of your life?

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nShe gulped and again nodded, not liking where this was heading to.

nBut before her brain could guess his next narcissistic question, Sylvia felt the man's grasp on her hand tighten, and the next instant, she was pulled forward in one fell swoop.

nSylvia felt her chest crash into the devil's embrace, her body falling into him.

nThe blanket covering her body slid down, now snugly hung on her hips, revealing her bare upper half and her seductive curves.

nEverything had happened too fast for Sylvia to react and she glared at the man in shock.

nShe was completely locked in place. She couldn't even wiggle her hands free in order to pull the blanket back up and cover herself.

nShe could only look away in embarrassment, feeling her naked body pressed up against his hard chest.

nMikel tilted his head down in amusement, as he used his one hand to hold her chin and lift her gaze, forcing her to meet his eyes.

nHis other hand was firmly wrapped around her slender waist, touching her warm soft skin, just above her perky behind, and holding her close to him.

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"If you are so regretful of not serving me well… why don't you serve me now?

" His voice teased her, implying various hidden meanings.

nSylvia gulped, the knot in her throat moving up and down. What a hateful man!

nHe had already done plenty of things to her while she was unconscious and now he still wanted more?

nShe wanted to bite into the fingers holding her chin and draw blood until the man screamed in pain.

nBut unfortunately, she was not in a position to do so… She had somehow managed to change the topic and she needed to keep it so.

nOnly by playing by his rules, slowly plotting and scheming, could she even begin to think of a way to escape this devil's clutches.

nSo now all she could do was swallow her anger and squeeze out a weak smile.

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"How… how should I serve you, Master?

" Sylvia stammered, blinking her eyes innocently, her long eyelashes and her enchanting blue eyes gazing at Mikel with utter obedience.

nMikel actually hadn't expected her to remain this calm and unfazed and found himself slightly taken aback by her bold enticing words.

nWith her naked body still clinging to him, it was extremely hard for him to resist such sweet alluring words from her glistening lips.

nFor a moment, he wanted to press her down and take her for himself, but he clenched his fists, restraining his desire.

nHe cannot afford to give in to the temptation just yet. He reminded himself.

nHe shifted his eyes, not daring to gaze into her soulful blue eyes, and muttered, looking outside.

"Did you know, my dear… Mages are capable of taming beasts. Even magical beasts.

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"They catch them when they are young and shower them with love and affection that a mother would.

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"This makes the beast very loyal to them.

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nHuh? What is he talking about? Sylvia gulped. She couldn't understand why he was suddenly talking about something else out of the blue.

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"But sometimes, even with all the love, affection, and delicious food, some beast cubs are still feisty and they have the bad habit of running away at every chance they get.

" Mikel continued, his voice reaching a dangerous pitch.

nHe then turned his head to look at Sylvia again.

"Do you know what they do to those mischievous cubs, my sweet kitten?

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