Chapter 302: Ride or die.
Lord Ridley knew that he had surprised Duke Thorin and he laughed. "I am still capable of pulling a rabbit out of a hat old friend."
"You told me she was dead!" Duke Thorin exclaimed.
Lord Ridley shrugged. "I thought so too but as it turned out, her father knew the secret of the fourth prince, my brother. He leveraged it and forced the my brother to find a way to save her. She remained in hiding for two years and when the danger passed, she came to the north and joined me. We had our happily ever after in the end."
"Congratulations I guess." Duke Thorin bobbed his head once, still bewildered. His eyes were steadfast on Isolde Ridley, the woman that had brought turmoil to the royal family.
It was thanks to her that Lord Ridley lost his position, the crown prince died and the fourth prince rose to power. Indirectly, she was responsible for the nut revolution and the development of the north.
Duke Thorin shook his head. Fate was truly a funny thing. Who knew that ninety nine percent of the royal family would be wiped out at the prince that had been cast out four decades ago would be the last man standing? Not only would he be successful but he would be married to the love of his life and thriving!
Sigrid could feel a yawn coming so she stood up. "It seems there is much for you all to catch up on. I beg to be excused. I am feeling stuffed and fancy a walk outside."
The reason as to why she left was because she could sense that the other ladies were about to leave as well. Without them there, the duke and Lord Ridley would have a more honest conversation.
Sigrid also wanted to see Lord Fluffington, now that the sun was out, the peacock was reported to be in a better mood than usual. She also needed to think carefully on what her next steps would be. Running away from the royal castle was not a solution to her problems.