Chapter 87. Bad and Good News

SAYLOR

I stood calm and relaxed, watching the trial with boredom. That was until I caught Henrietta stealing scared glances at me. She was afraid and her eyes kept looking around suspiciously.

That was the last time I would ever make plans with a pussy.

Serena on the other hand was not disturbed by the trial despite the insult she had suffered in the presence of the entire court, slaves and noblemen alike. I did not know the old maid Rhys had chosen over his own mother and their familial affairs was none of my business.

My concern was the throne he sat on and the power at his disposal. Having the Paradise Army at my beck and call had an heady feeling I could not wait to experience.

As long as Naomi kept her mouth shut or even if she didn't, I was prepared to silence her permanently.

I don't like what is going on, Henrietta's thoughts floated to my head. This was not part of the plan we talked about.

Of course, implicating Naom