Chapter 99. Morning Confrontation

Martha POV

I walked into the kitchen for my morning dose of coffee. I wanted to have one of the maids do it but I decided to do it myself.

I paused at the doorway when I spotted Mia having breakfast at the island. I made to turn away.

“Good morning, Martha.” She greeted in a calm tone.

“Morning.” I didn't even bother to glance over my shoulder.

“We need to talk.” She said.

“Not interested.” I'd come to hate her and regret why I'd not seen her for who she truly was all these years.

“You should be, Martha. Remember we need to work together, cooperate even, if Jared must achieve his political goals.” The underlying threat in her tone had me halting in my steps.

This was why I avoided confrontations with her. The sly bitch! She could easily ruin my son's life. I loved both my sons but Jerome always brought trouble his brother's way.

It was as though he hated Jared with passion. When I had given