HELPING EACH OTHER COMPACTLY

"This morning, Prince Vincent and Princess Alice cannot join in for a meal together, My Queen," said a maid with a bowed head in front of Annabelle.

"Do you know the reason why they can't join us?" Annabelle asked firmly.

"Prince Vincent said he and Princess Alice were doing what you wanted."

A faint smile appeared on Annabelle's lips when she heard her maid's words, but she quickly hid her happiness.

"Do what you have to do. You have to make sure what Vincent says is true. Do you understand what you have to do?"

"Yes, My Queen. I understand."

"Good. Get on with your job!" said Annabelle, which made the maid shuffle away from her.

"Do you think everything will go according to plan?" Albert asked his wife after the servant left before him.

"I hope so. They have to fight even harder to find their true love," Annabelle replied.

"Today, I have a parliamentary meeting. They will discuss expansion into America."