"I understand that being exposed to so many extravagant items for the first time might have led the Crown Princess to make some impulsive purchases," Aurora said, her tone dripping with condescension.
Barbara's smile vanished instantly. Her eyes narrowed as she raised an eyebrow, her expression turning icy. "Did I use your coins to make those purchases?" she asked, her voice as cold as steel.
Aurora's composure faltered. "No, I—" she began, but her voice trailed off, caught off-guard by Barbara's icy glare.
Barbara's gaze hardened, her voice cutting through the tension. "Then perhaps you should refrain from commenting on matters that don't concern you. Do you really think you have any say in how I choose to spend my own money?"
Aurora's cheeks flushed with a mix of embarrassment and frustration. "I didn't mean to—"
