Chapter 108
Chapter 108
Adele replied, hope you will marry Waldo. As for General Baibisch, Iwill arrange a new bride for him, one who is elegant and wise, a vir will assist him wholeheartedly?
Before Jessica could respond, Adele continued, “Of course, if you are unwilling to reconcile with Waldo, then the bride arranged for General Gerblich might not be so gentle. She may be arogant and overheating. At that time, she might make hit secret known to all.”
She added, “And your family may seems calm now if this new bride stirs up trouble, even General Algernon himself might not be able to hold it all together. Jessica, I’m only saying, perhaps?
Adele smiled very kindly, gently.
She said, “Jessica, as women, what do we truly seek in life? Isn’t it simply a powerful husband, someone who can bring us honor, wealth, and a life of luxury? Waldo may have lost his way for the moment, but you and I both know, it’s just a passing lapse”
She added, “You know how much he used to care for you. He’s with that wild girl now because it’s something new. He’ll tire of her soon enough”
Jessica lowered her gaze and said nothing.
Adele went on. “With your intelligence, you should understand that marrying into royalty means sharing your husband with other women. It’s
inovitable.”
She looked closely at Jessica
Though Jessica stayed silent, Adele could tell she was resisting deeply.
Adele sighed. “To be honest, when I was young, Lalso dreamed of that romantic nonsense. One true love, hand in hand, growing old together. But such things are just a woman’s wishful thinking”
Since ancient times, no king had ever truly loved only one woman over his kingdom.
Adele continued, “Even a prince is no exception, let alone the King. Jessica, do you want your husband to live in mediocrity, spending his days only with you? Or would you rather he rise above all others, respected by the world?”
She sighed. “Leave the girl’s romantic fantasies behind. When one grows up, one must become practical and realistic.”
At this point, there was no longer resentment or hatred in Adele’s gaze toward Jessica.
She said softly, “When you bear children of your own, you’ll understand. That so–called love… it’s not worth much. Your life will revolve around your child. A husband?”
She gave a short, derisive laugh.
Jessica looked at Adele, a flicker of surprise in her eyes.
Adele smiled. “Did startle you? But truly, which woman in the palace doesn’t think this way? Jessica, as long as you agree to this marriage, I promise your child will be the only one qualified to inherit everything. Do you understand?”
Jessica pressed her lips together and said nothing/Her expression seemed a little troubled.
Adele gently coaxed her again, “Jessica…
Jessica said, “Consort Adele, his heart belongs to Priscilla. Even if I agree, what good will it do? You can’t even change his mind! Besides,! promised her a lifetime of devotion. If I marry him, will become a widow in all but name?”
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“Did he say
say that?” Adele’s face darkened, but she quickly shifted her tone to appease her. “Jessica, you don’t need to worry about that. I have ways to make him return to you.”
Chapter 108
Jessica softly replied, “This matter… I’ll need time to consider it carefully.
Adele nodded. “Very well. Then I shall give you three days to think it over
Jessica looked at her, visibly conflicted,
Adele smiled. “Then let’s say ten days, shall we? Will that do?”
In the end, Jessica didn’t say yes or no, she merely looked solen, gave her farewell salute, and left
From a distance, Aryana watched Jessica’s retreating figure and whispered, “Your Highness, do you think she’s been swayed?”
