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52 Pleasing Me

Emilia's POV

"Two nights from now," Veronica said behind me, "you will have the king's attention."

Veronica's voice was full of excitement, a stark contrast to her usually emotionless face. "The king will meet you in person, Emilia. Do you know how great an honor this is?"

I didn't speak. Veronica's gaze seemed to accuse me of being ignorant.

"I understand, Veronica," I replied finally, sitting by the dressing table, staring at my expressionless face in the mirror.

Veronica washed my cheeks with rose-infused water, giving my skin a rosy glow. Two maids brushed my long, thick hair with scented perfume, filling the room with fragrance.

Every inch of my exposed skin was covered with a mixture of ground pearls applied by the maids. Soon, my skin shimmered softly under the lamplight.

"Your body," Veronica made me stand up, and with her sharp nails, she slowly slid over my skin. It felt like being crawled over by scorpions, and I couldn't help but tremble under her scrutiny.

"Your skin feel
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