Chapter 101: Scheming Minds
He didn’t seem to realise he was dealing with the powerful Duchess of the East. She wasn’t given this title only because it was hereditary but because she was capable. She didn’t use her powers too often, only because she didn’t have to.
Realising it was getting ’physical’ the Duchess acted. She turned and used her powers. A torrent of water surged forth from her fingertips, a huge wave that crashed down on him, and the water overwhelmed him. It slammed against the desk leaving him soaked.
With heaving breath, he stared at his wife leaving... Anger and fright... This was the first time she confronted him with her powers... She dared to... He wasn’t going to take this lying down.
His study was full of water, he had stored many items that he held close to his heart in there and now they were all wet. He laughed like a crazy person while looking at the door that closed behind her back.
For him and Everett, this would be a last resort... Together they decided that they would do whatever it took to get ahold of the Duchy. What would happen if the Duchess disappeared along with Dimitri?
As for Adeline... They don’t want to harm her because of her father... But, if she came in their way... They wouldn’t mind silencing her too.
The grand dinner had finally begun, and the dining hall filled with the smell of exquisite dishes as servants buzzed around, pouring wine and placing platters before them. They were excited about their Master’s return!
Dimitri, sitting at the long table with Adeline beside him. He felt slightly out of place, but he had to act like the Duchess’ carefully selected heir... He needed to act confident.
He straightened himself out and applied all the etiquette he learnt and observed while staying with the Kendricks.