Chapter 223: Opportunists (3)
"Melody, you can’t say that. We all care for Alessandra. It is wrong of you to accuse us of using her and not caring now. All I am saying now is that we must think of our mother’s feelings," Claire said.
"I have thought about her feelings and everyone else involved. We are not going to sit here and pretend that we aren’t better off after finding out our sister was a duchess. You got into circles, which led you to meet your husband. And you," Melody said, turning to Luke.
"What about me? She is not my sister. I have never once gone to the duke or duchess to ask for anything, so don’t point your finger at me," said Luke.
"You are sadly wrong if you think the duchess and duke are not aware of how you used the Collins name. Word got back to the duke, but it is the woman you now claim isn’t your sister who protected you. I suggest you stop," Melody advised Luke.
Melody knew her brother was a good person, but he was getting ahead of himself with how much he mentioned Edgar and Alessandra.
"I have not done anything wrong. Isn’t it true that my sisters are related to the Duchess, and Duke Edgar is her husband? If Alessandra didn’t like that I made mention of her name, then there are other issues this family must address," said Luke.
Luke could think of a few things wrong with his mother’s side of the family, but he had kept them to himself to keep the peace.
"Since we are being honest and not going around in circles, let us address the matter of the mines. Imagine my surprise years ago to learn that my mother not only comes from a family that owns mines, but even more surprising that Alessandra controls what is sent here," Luke said, annoyed by this fact.
Luke thought it was only fair that his mother be the one to receive what came from the mines and then share it out to her daughters. If this happened, Luke was certain Melanie would be loving and give him a few jewels.
Melody laughed. "It shouldn’t matter to anyone here who controls what is sent to us. Alessandra has sent us plenty."