Trapped in His Own Luna's Trap

Episode 2:

I didn’t understand these refined things much, and just as I was about to listen to that person’s explanation, I was startled by a shout: “Ah, Amelia, what are you doing here?”

I looked up in surprise to see Chloe glaring at me. Until now, my older sister always addressed me using both my first and last name, but should I be glad that she finally remembered our “Martinez” surname?

Victoria and the man also looked over in this direction. He had a short beard, around thirty years old, with a gentle demeanor.

He asked, “Is she a maid in the mansion?”

Upon hearing the words “maid,” Chloe covered her mouth lightly, smirked, and said, “Whatever the gentleman says is correct, everything the gentleman says is right!” My sister’s words were full of sarcasm.

As for me and them, let alone dressing up, even our names were very different. No wonder people mistook me for a maid. Chloe, Victoria, what pleasant names! While mine, Amelia! It sounds so ordinary! According to the old steward, my father didn’t want to name me; it was my mother who named me.

I clenched my fists, feeling resentful, but I couldn’t argue with my sister. I had learned from a young age how to silently endure. I just bowed my head silently.

Chloe wasn’t satisfied and continued, “What are you still causing trouble for? Can’t you see that you’re disturbing us listening to the gentleman’s lecture? Why don’t you leave?”

“You should leave!” Victoria added softly.

I gritted my teeth and finally turned and ran away.

Upon reflection, I went to the library to find some books, flipped through them, and didn’t understand a single word. I sighed; it seemed like no one was going to teach me. The maids were all clueless. I had never desired education like I did now because I didn’t want to be looked down upon by others anymore.

The news about the Martinez family having the Phoenix destiny spread quickly, whether or not it was nonsense, it still made others curious and attentive.

July thirtieth was Victoria’s birthday.

Today was livelier than in the previous years. Relatives, neighbors, and others were all present; it seemed like my father wanted to host a party for several days. I was still dressed in old clothes, like a maid, hiding behind a pillar on the veranda, sneaking a peek outside.

In the courtyard, my father warmly entertained the guests. Chloe and Victoria stood by, and he introduced the two of them. My sisters sometimes giggled, sometimes bowed shyly, looking beautiful and charming, captivating everyone’s hearts.

“Beta William is here…” the butler called out loudly, bowing and leading in a man dressed in royal attire, addressing my father. “Beta Matthew, Beta Matthew! Beta William is here!”

“Oh, Beta William!” My father immediately beamed with a flattering smile, urging Chloe and Victoria to approach quickly.

I knew these guests probably only cared about money, and since my father had money, he now cherished power.

“Beta William, the humble servant, thought you were busy with official matters and couldn’t make it! Unexpectedly...” My father laughed until the muscles on his cheeks trembled. “You could come; you’ve truly honored us!”

Beta William waved his hand, signaling the person beside him to step back, then looked at my sisters and spoke up: “Beta Matthew, find a place to talk.”

My father was taken aback for a moment before hurriedly nodding. “Of course! Sir, please come this way!” He extended his hand in invitation, tilting his body half a step back, then instructed Chloe and Victoria a few words before stepping away.

I felt curious and quietly followed them. My father led that gentleman into the library. At this moment, all the servants, including the maid, were busy in the hall. Only the constant chirping of crickets remained here. I knew that if my father caught me eavesdropping on their conversation, I would definitely be in trouble, but it seemed like there was a force pushing me forward.

They must be talking about the Phoenix destiny, no doubt about it. It was a matter I could never forget.

I held my breath, silently stepped in, pressed my ear against the door.

My father said, “I heard half a month ago there was a prophet who predicted that your daughter would be the future Luna of the Lycan King? Is there something about this?”

“Ha ha, I didn’t expect that the sir would know about this too!” My father laughed, responding with a tone full of pride.

I chuckled faintly. The secret of the Martinez family’s Phoenix destiny wasn’t something my father revealed to outsiders, yet now he pretended to boast about it!

Unexpectedly, after a moment of silence, the room echoed loudly as if someone had slammed the table. Beta William exclaimed angrily, “How audacious!”

That sentence made me startle. I tried to stifle any sound from escaping my lips. Could it be that I guessed wrong? Isn’t it good news for everyone to hear about the Martinez family’s Phoenix destiny?

My father was also taken aback, trembling for a while before he could compose himself and said, “Beta... Beta William...”

Beta William snorted softly. “Can the future Luna of the Lycan King be spoken lightly of? If the authorities find out, I’m afraid you won’t be able to bear the consequences!”

I was even more puzzled. Why couldn’t the authorities be informed? Isn’t the Luna of the Lycan King supposed to be married to the Lycan King? Oh no, wait, the current Lycan King already has a Luna, so the next Phoenix destiny holder should be married to the prince. But why couldn’t the authorities be informed? How could they marry the prince without them knowing?

I didn’t understand, but my father seemed to. Glancing through the c***k in the door, I saw him kneel suddenly, banging his head and saying, “Sir, I am ignorant. Please instruct me!”

Beta William bowed his head, turned around, and sat down. After a while of contemplation, he said, “Beta Matthew, Beta Matthew! Do you know how many people want to become the Luna of the Crown Prince? If the Phoenix destiny is true, do you think those eyeing that position won’t resort to foul play?” As he said “foul play,” he made a gesture of cutting a throat, which made me shiver in fear. Even though I was ignorant, I understood what that meant.

My father trembled all over, stuttering, “Then... then what should we do?”

“Ha! Don’t worry too much. Fortunately, the rumors haven’t spread too far, and I stopped them in time.” Beta William said smugly. “Just hope that in the future, you’ll be a little wiser!”

Upon hearing that the rumors had been stopped, my father’s eyes immediately lit up. He nodded hastily, saying, “Yes, yes! In the future, I will definitely heed the sir’s advice!”

I couldn’t understand why Beta William wanted to help the Martinez family like this.

“That’s good then!” Beta William nodded, saying. “You know about this, I know about this. Wait until your daughter becomes the Luna of the Lycan King...”

As I listened to him speak, suddenly there was a noise behind me. Before I could figure out what was happening, I heard my father ask sternly, “Who’s there?” Then there were footsteps approaching.

At that moment, my feet felt like they were nailed to the ground, unable to move.

Suddenly, a hand reached out, grabbed my wrist, and whispered, “Are you stupid? Why aren’t you running yet?” Before I could regain my senses, I was being pulled away.