Chapter 345 - Three Hundred And Forty-six: Her Baby (1/2)

The third point of view :

”All I did was give you one mission and yet you failed it, woefully!” Queen Roselle criticized Fiona who had her head lowered, refusing to meet the woman's irritated gaze.

Fiona had returned to Lincolnshire unfulfilled. The purpose of her going to that wedding was for her to separate Judy and that woman called Emily, but her plan didn't succeed at all. That Emily was a witch.

She stuttered, ”I-I tried my best,”

”Tried your best?” the woman scoffed, ”What has your best done?!” She stood from her seat and walked over to Fiona who still had her head lowered.

The queen continued, ”Judy's coronation is next month and you of all people know a King can't be crowned without a Queen by his side. Judy is stubborn and would surely do everything to make that woman his wife, which is why I left you to do the job of removing that woman. What can you even do best, Fiona? ”

Fiona clenched her fist, bitterness growing in her heart as that question sank in her head. What can she even do best? All her life, everything has been pre-made for her, and always, she got what she wanted.

But not this time. This was the first mission she couldn't accomplish even with all her father's resources and influence; everything rested on her effort. What could she do with the money? She couldn't bribe Emily with money to leave Judy since the woman was born with a silver spoon herself. Moreover, she had a fast-growing fashion line. What then could she bribe Emily with?

”You're a proper lady and for that, I chose you for Judy, unlike Emily. But don't be mistaken,” she corrected the impression here, ”I have nothing against Emily but her status disqualified her from this position. She's a divorced woman and I don't need drama in the royal family,”

Fiona didn't like the sound of that, she always had the impression that the queen thoroughly hated Emily, who knew it was simply because of her marital status. No, this was bad. Didn't this mean that there was a chance the queen might change her mind in the future?

”But looking at it now,” The queen sighed, ”It seems you're not experienced enough for this position,”

Fiona's expression paled instantly.

”I'll have to look for another decent woman who can compete for a man's attention and emerge victoriously. It seems I gave you a task bigger than your capability,” the queen said.

Fiona immediately got on her knees, pleading, ”Queen Roselle, Please give me another chance. I promise to be successful this time,” sweat beaded her forehead as she begged for a second shot.

The queen smiled, then helped Fiona to her feet to her greatest surprise. The girl watched the queen perplexed, though the queen wasn't a harsh ruler - if you knew her personally - she never expected this kind of treatment.

”You love Judy, don't you?” Queen Roselle caressed her cheeks as Fiona nodded.

”Then don't worry about his affection, it would come on naturally the moment you two start up a family. Judy might love that woman now but when you become the queen, he'd come around. Royalty is more than just love, it's about sacrifice, keeping the bloodline going, and a strong kingdom for our people. I see myself in you which is why I told you this,” The queen stood to her feet gracefully, her back turned to Fiona, ”You can leave now. Hopefully, you make me proud this time around,” she dismissed her.

Hope flared up inside of Fiona and she clenched her fist with resolve, she would win this battle. She had the queen and other qualifications on her side; she can't lose!

With that kind of determination, Fiona decided to go visit that woman and put her in her place. Back there, Emily had intimidated her, but now they're back in Lincolnshire, she'd show her who's the boss here.

”Oh, you're here,” that woman told her immediately she entered her room. Fiona looked around her home with envy in her heart. They gave her one of the best rooms in the palace just because she was the mother of the first prince. Fine, all that would change once she married Judy and gave birth to her children.

”Why? You wanted me to remain there,” Fiona didn't hide the venom in her tone yet that woman still smiled at her. Pretender!

Emily gestured to the maid that was assigned to her to leave, giving them privacy to have their discussion. Once the door closed, she turned to Fiona saying, ”I'm sorry that we left you behind. We didn't want to disturb your beauty sleep,”

It happened that the next day when Fiona woke up, she was treated to an empty apartment. Emily and Judy had left without her and she had slept through it all. Not that she expected them to leave the next day anyway, Fiona had thought they would spend a day more before leaving for Lincolnshire - she had planned to execute all her moves then. Who knew that before she could even commence plan one, both had vanished.

True to Fiona's words, Judy and Fiona had planned to stay a day more, but they weren't ignorant not to notice Fiona's plans, hence left. Yes, Emily trusted Judy, it was still better safe than sorry.