The War God Alpha’s Arranged Bride Novel

---- Chapter 304 "Apologies for the interruption. But it seems that your Stepmother is here," she said | turned back to glance at Alexander whose expression flattened into a stern line. What on earth could she want? "Thank you, Nina. Have Caroline placed in the drawing room, we'll be right out." | truly couldn't think of a single reason why Caroline, of all people, would dare show her face around here. Now that Fiona and Michael were locked away, there was no one left for her to manipulate anymore.

The coiled nerves in my stomach had barely calmed before we were all making our way toward the drawing room. Caroline, as usual, was dressed in her impeccable style without a flaw to be seen. "Caroline," Alexander acknowledged. She pursed her lips and smiled. "Alexander. | simply came to extend my congratulations on your most recent win on court." | narrowed my eyes. "Why do | find that so hard to believe?" | asked tightly.

"| would have thought that you of all people would be at least somewhat upset about the fact that Fiona has now ---- been sentenced to prison." "Much like your son," Alexander added, mockingly. Caroline's smile instantly dropped. The corner of her eye twitched with mild irritation for the intentional dig. "You know, it would be wise for you to not go out of your way to personally piss off the king," she said pointedly. Alexander's eyes darkened as he took several steps closer to the older woman. He practically towered over her like a hulking wall.

"Let me guess, after my little bullshit meeting with Gregory, he got upset and decided to reach out to you. Correct? He told you how | insisted that he step down from his title, otherwise | would be forced to take some real action against him. | meant it." Caroline clenched her jaw as she spoke. "You don't know who you're messing with. Gregory has people hidden everywhere they are willing to do anything he says. All he has to do is give the order and it's done." "Is that supposed to intimidate me?" he asked tauntingly.

"This is the same man who had his own hand in my assassination attempt and failed miserably." Caroline took half a step back and tore her eyes away. "I have no idea what you mean." ---- "Spare me the bullshit. Gregory is just as guilty as Michael is. Even you." The whites of her eyes grew wide as she planted her hands on her lips. "I had nothing to do with that attack." "Save it, Caroline. We all know that it was you who orchestrated the entire plan.

After all, you're the one who's always whispering in the King's ear as well as filling Michael's head with stupidity." "You have nothing on me," she said. "Really? Are you so sure about that?" Alexander deepened his scowl. "| have witnesses who'd be willing to testify about your involvement in the car crash. Better yet, why don't | just go down to the prison myself and speak to Michael? If | were to strike up some kind of a deal with him in order to get the whole truth, how quickly do you think he'd be willing to talk?" "Why don't you do everyone a favor and leave?" | inquired. " Disappear.

Leave the King's side or you can fall like the rest of the Royals." Caroline turned to glare at me with sheer contempt. "She's right, Caroline." A strong feminine voice called from the doorway. Wendy stepped further into the room. ---- "You have no place here. Once | finally decide to retire, all of the finances and responsibilities will be handed over to Evelyn," she claimed. "You will never have a chance to ruin the Kingston family name ever again." "Now, you have a choice to make," | said.