Chapter 59: The Emperor's Red Rose

Confused as to why she was picking up roses in front of him, he wonders. Was she trying to get his attention because he’s with Samantha? Is she jealous of him and Samantha? Is she mad that she didn’t get the response she wanted from Eric last night? What is she planning to do this time?

Samantha was trying to hide her annoyance of Eric looking at Ruby.

“Those roses were planted by the emperor for the late empress. It was said that the emperor loved the late empress so much that he planted those red roses for her with his bare hands. Thus, he haven’t allowed anyone to pick or pluck them after she passed,” said Rebecca.

“Oh, Eric,” gasped Samantha. She pretended to be sad and in pain.

“Is she trying to cause trouble? Why is she always looking for problems?” asked Eric silently. He sighed deeply. He got up from the table and so did the rest of the group.

When they got close to Ruby, she turned around and greeted them. She didn’t say anything else afterward and went back to clipping th