Chapter 94: Switching interest (2)
"Miss Amelia is right. If the crown prince calls upon her, then she cannot reject going to him unless she wants trouble to befall her family. We are all under our fathers’ influence, so many will change their attention to Prince Teo," said Selina.
"Well, it is not that I would judge her for turning to the crown prince. It is only that I was so used to hearing her speak of Prince Tyrion. Do what makes you happy, as will I," Octavia said.
Octavia couldn’t wait to tell her father Amelia was also going after the crown prince now. She had lost hope of courting Tyrion since Amelia and Penelope had been competing, but there was hope with her with Teo.
"I hope the next queen will be a wise woman just like the current queen. One who can be a voice of reason and end the conflict we find amongst us," said Harper.
Octavia smiled, amused that Harper was one to speak. "Will you be trying to find yourself at the crown prince’s side? I have heard gossip that your father’s finances are not doing so well. That your suitors are well above your age. Of course, I do not believe gossip right away."
"That is a lie. My father continues to flourish, and my suitors are good men from all over the town. I might soon wed a man who will surprise all of you," Harper replied.
"Who?" Amelia asked, refusing to let Harper get away with a lie. "Who is this man?"
"I cannot say it now. I do not want to spark anyone’s curiosity in him so that they might court him. I had a wonderful talk with him, and he appears to be a fine gentleman. If he attends a ball and all of you are present, then I will show you," said Harper.
Amelia shared a knowing look with Octavia.