Chapter 13 page 2
Madeleine had stormed into the palace she quickly made her way to her room. She ignored anyone who called to her she was on a mission. She threw her clothes into her suitcase. Once she was packed she made her way to the front getting into a limo barking out, "Drive me to Fydelia and I want total privacy until we get there." The driver nodded and closed the privacy partition. Madeleine's phone rang she sighed before answering, "How can I help you, Regina?" Regina replied, "You can explain why your guards were so far away. Also why your running away from the palace and finally what the hell was that little stunt you just pulled. I have been working hard to help you but you have gone and destroyed all my good work."
Madeleine replied, "You can hardly call convincing an American Whore to be the King's mistress work. Also, I am not running away I am going to Fydelia to ensure the caretaker I hired has really been caring for the Duchy. As for my security team, I asked them for a little distance at the party. I saw no need to have them breathing down my neck in the Palace ballroom. Now if all your going to do is complain to me I have work to do." Regina was beyond pissed at Madeleine through clenched teeth she hissed out, "You will not speak to your queen that way. I don't care if we are blood I won't tolerate it. Go ahead and run Madeleine it will do you no good. In an inquiry, they freeze your assets. There is nothing you can do now I'd suggest visiting your parents instead. Goodbye Madeleine."
Madeleine had wanted to throw her phone across the limo but it rang yet again much to her annoyance. She answered the phone asking, "What do you want?" "What the hell were you thinking Madeleine," Justin asked. "I was thinking the whore wouldn't save my life and I could claim she planned the attack. I was going to play the victim and have her arrested for Treason," Madeleine yelled. Justin yelled back, "Don't you read anything you sign? You can't charge her only Liam can. Were you dropped on your head as a baby? I can't believe I agreed to work with you." "It's not my fault," Madeleine screeched adding, "It's Riley's fault."
Justin suddenly took a keen interest in what Madeleine was saying asking, "Explain how it's Riley's fault. This I have to hear." "Well she humiliated me and threatened me in New York," came Madeleine's reply. Justin groaned saying, "I told you not to invest time in obtaining a job for her. Plus, you had three long years to read the document you signed as a suiter you should be humiliated for not knowing what you signed. What was the threat, Madeleine?" "She claimed I didn't know who I was messing with. Can you believe the nerve of that girl! Threatening me like that," Madeleine exclaimed. "The million dollar question Madeleine is, do you know her," Justin asked curiously. Madeleine certainly didn't know him that was for sure.
Madeleine let out a sharp laugh more like a bark replying, "No why would I bother with that she's nothing!" Justin couldn't help laughing. Somehow this nobody had infiltrated the Cordonian nobility without suspicion and gained a place inside the monarchy. Not only that but she had won the people of Cordonia as well. Madeleine was fuming in rage how dare he laughed at her."I'm glad you find this so amusing, "she hissed. "I'm sorry but, this is so amusing and it also lets me know that you haven't been receiving news feeds. Riley is loyal to the King you should have known she wouldn't accept a job even if it paid her insane amounts of money. I'm not sure why you bothered wasting her time and that employers. I mean seriously Madeleine why take a job when all she has to do is spread her legs and everything gets handed to her on a silver platter."
"Shows what you know Justin Riley was a virgin when she came to Cordonia. She isn't the slut everyone thinks she is" Madeleine said smugly. Justin was a little surprised suddenly he had an idea he'd get his people on the inside to clear Riley's name he was sure working with her would be much easier than dealing with Madeleine. "You know what Madeleine I suggest you turn on the TV and don't contact me again. I can get what I want without you" Justin said quickly hanging up the phone on her. Madeleine screamed in outrage turning the TV to see what the hell Justin was talking about. "Headline news tonight in a sudden development Madeleine tries to get Riley kicked out of the palace. This is right after Riley saves Madeleine's life and risks her own. Add to that her sudden flight from the palace leads us to believe she may be more involved in the attack then she's letting on. One can only hope that we are wrong and she's only going to check on Fydelia to assure her duchy's citizens" said the newscaster.
Madeleine screeched throwing things around the limo breaking the TV and the glasses contained within. The partition couldn't contain the noise level coming from inside the passenger portion of the limo. He ignored the noise knowing full well he'd have a huge mess to clean once he opened the door. He kept his mind on driving the sooner he got the countess home the better. Soon they arrived at Fydelia he pulled up to the door of her residence and quickly went to the door to open it for her. Madeleine stormed out of the car in a huff mumbling, "Took you long enough" as she made her way into her home. Her heels echoed through the empty home a layer of dust covered everything. She finally reached her office only to find a letter of resignation on the desk from the caretaker. "WHAT THE HELL," she screamed.
She pulled out her phone she'd call her friends first she called Kiara. "Hello," Kiara said. Madeleine said, "Kiara I need your help my caretaker quit without notifying me. I have the whole place to clean before the inquiry team arrives. I need your help so if you will hop on the next flight or train." "Madeleine stop right there. I am not going anywhere. I am home recovering from an injury. Riley has called several times to make sure I got home ok and was doing alright. Now when my closest friend calls all she thinks about is herself. I am not coming, Madeleine. I'm not going anywhere until I have fully healed." Madeleine yelled, "Some friend you are" hanging up on Kiara.
Pinching the bridge of her nose Madeleine took a deep breath before calling Penelope. Willing herself to keep her patience Madeleine waited for an answer. Soon the phone was answered, "Hello," said Penelope. Madeleine said, "Hello Penelope I need a favor my caretaker quit and left notice on my desk instead of calling. Now my home needs a thorough cleaning and I have no one here to help me. Would you come and assist me?" "I'd love to Madeleine but, I can't right now with all the flooding here. I think it's best I help my parents with an idea on how to raise more funds for the people affected. I'm really sorry Madeleine but I have to go." Madeleine stared at the phone not believing that Penelope just hung up on her.
With only one last resort she called her Mother and waited. As soon as she was sure the phone was picked up Madeleine said, " Mom send your servants over here. The caretaker quit and the place is a disaster. My accounts are frozen so I have no way to hire new staff right now." "Madeleine I have no desire to help you after you humiliated me like that," her mother replied. "What the hell are you talking about," Madeleine asked. "Your birth certificate Madeleine. I am a Cordonia but, I am not the woman that gave birth to you. Your father had an affair his mistress had you in England at his estate. Everyone just assumed you were mine and I never corrected them. Once the press figures out that it's true that your parents aren't Cordonian. I will be humiliated I wish you would have talked to me before pulling that little stunt. I have given you so many years of my life and this is the thanks I get. NO, I won't help you." The line disconnected Madeleine staggered backward her breathing harsh and fast. Everything was falling apart what had she done better yet what was she going to do.