“Apologies for the interruption. But it seems that your Stepmother is here,” she said.I turned back to glance at Alexander whose expression flattened into a stern line. What on earth could she want?“Thank you, Nina. Have Caroline placed in the drawing room, we’ll be right out.”I truly couldn’t th
[Evelyn’s POV]I hissed sharply under my breath; my eyes gaping wide at Alexander’s overly casual posture. He leaned back against the edge of his desk and shrugged.“Have you lost your freaking mind? You blackmailed the King?”Alexander had the actual nerve to chuckle at the severity of the situatio
Alexander offered a courteous grin. “I cannot take all the credit. I happen to be married to one of the most remarkable women in the region—which I’m more than happy to remind you that it is all because of you that I have someone like Evelyn,” he said with slight taunting.The King suppressed a vici
[Third-Person’s POV]“Sir, you know I’ve rarely ever doubted your judgment,” Oliver began. “But are you truly certain that this is a good idea?”Alexander couldn’t keep himself from smiling as he stared down at the written summons that had come in that morning.Much like he had already suspected, th
I fought back the natural urge to widen my eyes at Alexander’s daring statement. If any of those journalists took his words as a direct quote in their newest issues, it would head straight back to the King. The thought of having to deal with someone like him after having gone through this hell-raisi
[Evelyn’s POV]The King was not pleased.He hadn’t exactly made any retorting remarks or final statements that would essentially prove the idea; however, his actions said it all. The moment the judge had given his final statement and slammed the gavel down on the bench, Gregory had gotten up from hi