Chapter 90 - Miracle drug (1/2)

"You did your part well, " Esmeralda smiled at Marie, the third wife of King Froilan. Patting one of Marie's shoulder in the process.

"I only did what you commanded," she said meekly, the evil stepmother before has now been unveiled. Her black hair matched her porcelain skin, by appearance alone, one would guess that she is a white lotus.

"An obedient person deserves a reward" Esmeralda declared while walking pass by Marie and sitting into one of her luxurious chairs. Her hand on her chin, while looking at the woman whom she hired to lure the heart of Froilan.

It's been years, yet the fruit of her hard work can only be enjoyed now. Unlike the second queen, Veronica, who is too kind for her liking, Marie is more suited for the task.

Punish Celestia at first, then pretend to be pitiful after having a miscarriage.

When Esmeralda received the news that Celestia went missing four years ago, the same time when the crown prince is nowhere to be found, her guts told her that this is how the prophecy will start. She knew she needed to change Marie's attitude after Celestia's escapade, after all, Esmeralda can no longer control what happened before but she can certainly change the future.

"Be kind to Celestia, earn her trust and make sure you can get all the information about her trip"

"B-but I tormented her badly, I even scarred her back"

"Doesn't matter, use Anna in any way that you can. Remember, if you fail this task, I will get you and your whole family killed"

The line went off.

It was her, Esmeralda Wresea, who is responsible for the death of Veronica and Celestia's grandfather.

She dirtied her hands for this moment to come. She will never regret sacrificing one of her beloved daughters if the outcome of this is the continuous tranquility of all the four empires.

'Now my dear daughter, you see what love can do, it is indeed a wonderful thing, however, for you, fate will never go on your side'

She glanced at Astrid who is on the other side of the room, playing with Aiden.

"I will transfer the payments in your bank account. You may go" was what she said to Marie before dismissing her.

"Grandma!" a small squeaky voice called the black-haired woman.

Eden came running towards Marie, the woman grew fond of the twins, actually, ever since she had a good relationship with Celestia, she learned how to love and accept the three of them. It pains her to see how this ends.

She carried Eden on her arms, the four-year-old child although has advance knowledge for her age, still likes to be pampered from time to time.

"Where is mommy?" she asks while looking hopefully at her grandmother. Eden misses Celestia so much even though she just saw her yesterday.

Marie did not respond...rather, she doesn't know what to say.

"E-er, mommy's on a vacation"

"Again?? But she's not responding to my calls" the toddler pouts as she looks at her tablet sadly.

"She will be home soon, don't worry dearest" Marie reassured the toddler in her arms, kissing her forehead slightly. Unlike Aiden who is oblivious to everything, Eden is more aware of what's happening, her mother never ceases to message her from time to time. At least twice a day, she would receive something from her mom, whether it says, 'Good morning sweetie' or ' I love you both, mommy is with daddy, eat your veggies okay?'

But now, it's already bed-time and Celestia's still haven't wished them a good night.