Chapter 100: The True Master
Wickedness took over Everett. He planned to do something very sinister, and he didn’t care about the implications. His father was nothing but weak, whatever may happen he was sure that this was the end.
Dimitri was the heir and his father wouldn’t be able to change it... But he will. He didn’t care if his future would be ruined for doing something... Illegal, as long as Dimitri won’t have a happy ending.
The resentment building within him fueled a dark thought.
What would happen if Dimitri won’t be able to use his powers anymore? Would he still be a befitting heir? All he needed to do was break his bones... He glanced at Dimitri once, with a smile on his face.
All he needed to do was ensure an unfortunate "accident"... One that could leave him with broken bones and torn muscles. It wouldn’t have to be much, just enough to weaken Dimitri, to render him incapable of fully embracing his powers.
The announcement had thrilled the servants, sending them bustling about to make arrangements for a grand dinner in Dimitri’s honour and to celebrate the return of their Duchess.
Adeline approached the Duchess, eager to share something. "Your Grace, I’ve found something," she whispered, and together they retreated upstairs.
Everett’s attention was piqued as he watched them go, but he remained where he was, pretending not to care.
In her room, Adeline led the Duchess to a small, hidden compartment where she had stashed a collection of letters she’d uncovered.
It would have been enough to challenge him, to bring him to heel. But when Adeline reached into the compartment, her fingers brushed only air. The letters were gone.
It was missing! It wasn’t there anymore. Adeline’s heart raced, what happened?