When she married Magnus Jones, a wealthy and influential polygamist big shot as his second wife, Elissa struggled to come to terms with the fact that she would have to share her husband with other women even though he told her what it would be like from the start. And indeed a few years after he married her, he also wedded Catherine’s mother, Diana Lewis as his third wife and she was slowly becoming his new favorite. While some may have found a way to navigate this complex situation with grace and understanding, Elissa's bitterness was on a whole different level.From the moment Magnus had taken Diana as his third wife, Elissa's world had been turned upside down. She had once been the sole recipient of Magnus's attention, the one who held his heart and commanded his affections. But then, Diana had trespassed upon her territory, becoming a constant thorn in her flesh.Elissa's grievance grew with each passing day, fueled by her own insecurities and fears of being replaced. Diana’s beau

Shawn leaned closer to the phone, his eyes glinting with interest. "And what might that be, my lady?" he asked, his mind racing with possibilities. Catherine paused for a moment, feeling a thrill of excitement run through her. She couldn't believe she was flirting with the king, but she couldn't help herself. "I heard that being the queen of Australia comes with a lot of power, your grace," she said slowly, drawing out each word. "And I have to admit, I'm quite intrigued by the idea of having that kind of power at my fingertips."King Shawn's eyes widened in surprise at her boldness. He couldn't help but be amused by her enticing nature. “I like a woman who knows what she wants," he said, his voice growing even deeper.Catherine felt her cheeks flush with pleasure. "I know what I want, your grace," she replied with confidence. "And I'm not afraid to go after it."Shawn was impressed, he was starting to confirm that their union would not be so bad at all. "Hmmm, I can see that. You

The entire Jones family along with hundreds of other close family friends and well-wishers all stood in the huge villa living room waiting for Catherine’s arrival. They were all very excited and nervous at the same time. After all, it wasn't every day that someone from their family became the future queen of their country. Everyone was dressed in their best outfits, and the room was decorated with balloons and streamers of purple and white, Catherine’s favorite colors. The anticipation was palpable, and everyone’s eyes were fixed on the grand entrance. Catherine was currently the talk of the whole world and the pride of her family. She had achieved something remarkable and worth the intensity of the celebrations.As soon as Catherine walked into the living room, the whole place erupted into piercing screams and cheering. She was surprised to see the entire room decorated with balloons and streamers. The walls were also lined with congratulatory messages for her. “Catherine, darling,

Liana was taken aback by Catherine's blunt response and how she smartly turned the tables in her favor by being sweet and gentle while also shunning her. That wasn’t the reaction she was expecting from Catherine at all, especially since they’d clashed more than thrice in the past. She was truly aggravated and disturbed by the strange turn of events. Her little plan with Evelyn failed after all.After Catherine gracefully extricated herself from the uncomfortable encounter with Liana she continued to greet the guests. As she made her way through the gathering, she couldn't help but notice the curious glances and whispers that followed her. It was clear that her interactions with Liana had not gone unnoticed by others. The gossip was already spreading so fast.“It seems our future queen is really smart and well-coordinated. Look how she handled that situation,” she heard someone saying as she passed by.Maintaining her poise, Catherine greeted her other family members and well-wishers,

"The kindred have been misunderstood and mistreated for far too long. Catherine's heritage does not define her worth or abilities. And I have every confidence that she is the perfect choice. Who do you think you are to question my authority like this?" Shawn thundered as anger flashed in his eyes.The duke leaned forward, his eyes narrowing. "You are blind, Your Majesty. Blinded by infatuation and a misplaced sense of priorities. Your decisions are endangering the stability of our kingdom."A surge of anger coursed through Shawn's veins, his voice biting with sarcasm. "Endangering the stability? The noble houses have long enjoyed their power and privilege at the expense of the people. The people deserve a queen who will champion their rights and bring about progress,” he shot back furiously.As the argument raged on, Catherine's face lingered in Shawn's mind, her image serving as a reminder of the path he had chosen. He knew that he had to stay true to his convictions, even in the fac