Chapter 268: Controlling Feelings
Talia refused to visit the Wintmer Castle that was the residence of the Duke of the Luxxenshire for lunch. After what Asher did to her twice, she won’t be someone with dignity if she still gives the Duke of Luxxenshire her time and presence.
Talia wanted to bring attention to the corruption in roads in the area which was the biggest issue for the people here. She knew it is only the tip of the iceberg and it will bring other corruptions to light. She wanted to bring the Duke of Luxxenshire who was enabling Asher Trembley to be brought under the watch of the Judiciary system. She thought it will lead to him when the investigations of the unbuilt roads is undertaken. She didn’t think that Asher will act like a catalyst for the Justice department to launch investigations on the Duke of Luxxenshire.
Talia didn’t concern herself with whether the investigations will be handled publicly or secretly. It doesn’t matter since, no one can stop investigating entity until she gets the result she wants.
What Talia wanted was the reforms and bills passed by Louis to reach everyone. She didn’t want the already rich Dukes and their children to line their pockets with the funds intended for the common people.
Rosandale is a self-sustaining, rich nation with many natural resources. It is a first world nation, but it can be barely compared to Esteria which is a much richer nation.
The income gap between the rich and the poor was very higher in Rosandale, compared to Esteria. And this discrepancy has brought in many resistance groups as they believed the archaic system with the monarchy is the reason.
But the stunted development of Rosandale is due to the greed; greed of the ones with power. Once that greed is corrected and is replaced with people who actually cared, the archaic system will work. After all, Rosandale is one of the very few countries that still has a working monarchy.
Talia didn’t want that changed.
"You will tell me what happened between Walter and you in great details tomorrow," Talia whispered in Celine’s ears as they were sitting at the table in the tasting room. Talia wanted to return as she was in no mood to eat at the Duke’s house, but Walter felt extremely guilty letting them go without hosting them better.