Chapter 44: Stirring the pot (3)
"Father, we mustn’t let this moment slip by us. With Penelope ruined, I shall have all of the prince’s affection. You will be the father of the queen and future heir to the throne once I am with child. Think of how many would flock to your side or envy you," said Amelia.
Ronan did want to hear his peers praising him for marrying off his daughter to the prince, but there was one issue.
"It is not promised that once she is out of the way, the prince will turn to you. I have never witnessed him making a grand gesture for your hand. Other fine ladies could get his attention. How do you intend to guarantee your spot?" Ronan asked.
Amelia could be pushing away Penelope, all for some other young woman to take that spot.
"Who else is there for him to marry-"
"You must stop saying that. Other brilliant young women would go to any length to get the prince’s attention, even if they were to find their way to his bed. Look at you, blushing over something so small," Ronan said, losing hope in Amelia.
"I am not like those young women, father. Besides, the queen is looking for a refined woman to take her place. If I used such talents for women who have only their bodies to offer, then she will think little of me," said Amelia.
Ronan pinched the bridge of his nose. "Women only have their bodies to use. What else do you have to make you stand out? There are countless beautiful women around the town with fathers who have something to offer to the palace."
Amelia flinched due to her father’s harshness.