Chapter 28 Sudden (b)

She then took a deep breath, clearing her throat. "It seems your son can already handle certain negotiations himself," she turned to James. After taking one last sip, she stood up and we did the same. "I guess there s no reason for me to break the deal on what we agreed on. Your son is very intelligent, very capable. You must be proud," she smirked at James. "Now, if you gentlemen would excuse me, I have a kingdom to attend to." We all did our respective bows and she just walked away, keeping her head up high. As soon as she stepped foot out of the room, the door slammed shut.

James turned to me, impressed. "You did well."

"She sounded like she was insulting us," I replied as I looked at him. "I never wanted a mother-in-law such as her but since there s no way of getting out of the marriage, it s the least I could do. I will never tolerate such behavior."

"Spoken like a true monarch," James smiled. "Well, your mother s waiting. Let s return to her bedroom."