Chapter 244 The Loser Strips

Leona's POV "Oh, how generous of you!" I took two steps back, distancing myself from Elara. The cloying scent emanating from this woman was utterly repulsive to me. I always thought that something was off about Elara. It was as if all the men around her couldn't help but become infatuated with her, each one of them under a witch's spell. Elara didn't take offense at my actions. Instead, she looked at me with interest and said, "You're short on cash, if memory serves? We're like sisters, after all. So, don't say I never helped you." She kicked the box at her feet, and it sprang open with a "click". It was a whole chest of gold coins. "Show us what you've got! We're all eager to see what you've learned during your months in Kanam. We'd also like to see the 'service standards' of a former heiress." The entire private room fell silent as everyone held their breath, waiting for my reaction. My fingernails dug deep into my flesh, and it took every ounce of strength to hold back my s