[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-city-of-desire-kingdom-building":3,"chapter-city-of-desire-kingdom-building-city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-476":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","City of Desire [Kingdom Building]",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1846450,2449,"Chapter 478: Daughter II","city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-476",476,"\u003Cp>Margaux Swan\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two have a pleasant time; I will meet you, both at the dorm,\" said the violet-haired girl and walked away, before I could say anything to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ella had written a lot about her friend a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She and her family gave her a normalcy I had never been able to give her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I feel bad seeing her leaving. I wanted to thank her, but also grateful that I will be able to spend some alone time with my daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ella Swan\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I watched Magda leave and couldn't help, but feel bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We are inseparable, but now she left to give me some alone time with Mom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go. We have only a few hours and a lot of things to do,\" said Mom and walked toward the black carriage, which had the flags of the city of Greltheavena and the velvet garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The driver opened the door for us, and we stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage is a luxury one and feels better than the one Magda's parents have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you do, mother?\" I asked as the carriage began to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mother didn't tell me much about her job. Other than saying, she didn't sleep with people anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe I should ask around, but I didn't listen much to anything that was happening around me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My only source of information about current affairs is Magda and her information most of the time is gossip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you, dear; I am in charge of things that happen in the background. My responsibilities lie in managing the girls,\" she replied, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's like a Madam?\" I asked. \"Kind of,\" she replied, with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough about me. Tell me about yourself. How is school? Your studies? Do you have a boyfriend?\" she asked one question after another while taking my hand in hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes are inquisitive. She wants to know everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"School is good. I only have one exam remaining in this academic year. I have prepared for it and won't have a problem in clearing it,\" I replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is one more thing, but I am debating whether to tell or not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Telling her would be useless; it's not like we can afford it, despite her new standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And boyfriend?\" she asked, and a face appeared in front of me. I pushed it away quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No boyfriend, mom; I want to focus on my studies first,\" I replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's good you are focusing on your studies, dear, but don't always stay in your dorm. Enjoy the life a little,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am, Mom,\" I replied exasperatedly. It's not the first time she has said something like this; she always says this in her letters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We talked for a few minutes when the carriage stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are there,\" said Mom and I was about to ask, where we were when the door opened, and I saw the familiar building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come out, dear,\" said Mother as she got out. I nodded and stepped out hesitantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We are in front of Charles; one of the best stores in Inam. I have come here a few times with Magda, but never really brought anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's far too expensive. Magda tried a few times to buy me something, but I declined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was watching a beautiful building when Mother took my arms and we walked toward the store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people stared at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was beautiful before, but now had become even more beautiful. Like a blinding sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, we entered the store through the glass door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The store is huge, five stories tall. They sell everything here clothes, accessories, make-up and other things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time, I came here. I couldn't help but admire it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to my mother and, to my surprise. There is no admiration or awe in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was looking at her when I noticed someone coming toward us. A middle-aged man and a beautiful raven-haired woman, looking to be in her late twenties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was surprised to see the man. I know him, Magda had said, he is the proprietor of the store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Swan, welcome to Charles,\" said the with a fawning smile as he stopped in front of us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you. Mr. Lance,\" replied Mom, and the man's expression lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chief asked us, to show you, our best collection only. It might not be as good as the one in Eva Cain, but it's very good,\" he said, while I watched in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time I saw him. He was rudely talking to someone and now he is fawning over my mom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man turned to me, and a purple card appeared in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The chief asked me to give you this young miss. This is our most exclusive membership card; you can use it in any of our stores,\" he said, handing me the card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took the purple card with a shaking hand and saw my name on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am shocked in my heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know the memberships of this store; Magda's mother has, but hers is the second level, while this is the fourth level, the top one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had told me how hard it is to get it. You need to be someone important. There are not over a hundred people in the city who have it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, I have become one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you,\" I said hesitantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mina, here is our best sales staff. She will show you our best collection,\" he said, introducing the beautiful raven-haired woman beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He talked with Mom for a minute more before leaving us with Mina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She led us to the sixth floor of the elevator and into a beautiful private viewing room and sat us in the most comfortable chairs, before bringing the dresses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So beautiful that even Magda would feel jealous. She definitely would.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever she sees people, wearing beautiful clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go, try them, dear,\" said Mom. \"They are very expensive, Mom,\" I said nervously. They are expensive. So much, so that there is no tag on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mom smiled at hearing that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You do not have to worry about that, dear,\" she replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The dresses are free, miss. The chief had said, it would be her gift to you,\" added Mina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a collection that is not open to the public yet. It will be sold next month if what Magda said is right and she is telling me everything is free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was barely any change in Mom's face hearing that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Choose any dress you want and don't worry Miss Eva won't be angry if you choose everything,\" said Mom, while the saleswoman smiled nervously at that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chose the first dress. The black dress and went to the changing room, before coming out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It looks beautiful, dear,\" said Mom, and it does. It fits me perfectly and would be suitable for any formal occasion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing myself in it, a smile couldn't help, but appear on my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Try another, dear.\" She said, and I did, and then another. One by one, I begin to try many dresses. There seemed to be never the end of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There will always be more dresses to try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I finally stopped, and we immediately moved to the shoes. The shoes are just as beautiful as the dresses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have to go to the academy soon, Mom, before the visiting hours end,\" I said as the woman removed another pair of shoes from my feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Which pairs do you want?\" she asked a moment later. \"The green and red one,\" I replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, we were walking out of the store with three dresses and two pairs of shoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wanted to buy you everything, but there is no time,\" she said with regret. \"It's fine, Mom, this is already more than enough,\" I replied, and it is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They will do for now; I will buy you more stuff when you come to the Grelthaven,\" she said and I couldn't help, but become surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you finally allowing me to come visit you?\" I asked, and she smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is a wonderful city. You will love it,\" she said. I smiled joyfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, I will be able to spend days with my mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, we were in the carriage, and a few minutes later. It reached the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was about to ask the driver to stop and took out the visiting card Magda helped me get when I saw the carriage directly entering the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards didn't even stop it. They let it pass through without even checking it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at my mother with a question, but she simply smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the carriage stopped, and we got out. I begin to show my mom the academy. From the classrooms too to the library to the garden where I like to study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People would look at us whenever we go. Some openly, some covertly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mom seemed used to it. Seeing, she barely batted an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, we walked into my dorm building, where everyone began to look at us. Some looked surprised, while some looked confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, to them, I am an orphan girl who hangs around with Magda. I didn't have any friends or talk to any people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon we reached the third floor and stepped inside my room, and I finally felt relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap onto read 20 Advanced Chapters. Become a free member on Patreon for map and other stuff.\u003C\u002Fp>",1581,"2026-06-09T06:54:39.600Z",1,"novelbin.me","120904606f182f502a1a7548c6da2e33d77dacfc902be5c6d870a363fbbdb3b9","city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-477","city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-475",917,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcity-of-desire-kingdom-building-cover.jpg"]