Chapter 13 part 3
The phone rang Justin looked at the number and his brow furrowed. "Anton here I thought I told you not to call until after I have been cleared." James replied, " Sorry boss, I was just checking in. Madeleine trashed the limo it's seriously destroyed from her fit. I was just calling to let you know it will be out of commission for a while." "Of course she did the overgrown toddler really needs a serious spanking. Is her duchy ready for inspection," Anton asked. "No sir, we made sure the staff left along with the caretaker. The place has been being neglected since the social season started. Not once did she check on it," James said.
"Good," Anton said with a smile in his voice. "Now I want phase two get the people to chase her out of the duchy. I want news crews there catching her abandoning it. Make sure it looks like there is no reason for her to be abandoning it," Anton said. James chuckled saying, "Will do the people here hate her they will enjoy making her look unhinged. On camera, they will look like concerned citizens but off camera, all bets will be off." "Make sure she runs home to her parents. I believe daddy dearest is home and I want her to have a front row seat. The council should be there in time to witness the fireworks display," Anton said adding, "Leak good things about Riley while you're at it. I want Madeleine to crumble." " I will do one better I will start a Riley for Queen campaign," James replied before ending the call.
Anton looked around his hospital room and sighed in relief that no one had caught him on the phone. He had to keep his true identity a secret. He couldn't let anyone find out that he was really Anton Severus. He also couldn't let them find out he was married to Olivia. That marriage contract was his ticket to the crown. Although now that he was thinking about it he did have a second option now. Riley wouldn't betray her king but, she was fiercely loyal. He was certain that she'd do anything to keep the King alive. Although he wanted the King dead her loyalty could still work in his favor.
An evil smile crossed his face as he realized he could have the King betray her. Perhaps she'd betray the King in return once her heart was torn to shreds. He could simply use her as bait to get the king to sacrifice himself for her. One way or another Cordonia was his and he was it's rightful King. The only real question was who was Riley Brooks and was Brooks really her last name. Would Riley agree with The Sons of Earth if she knew what Constantine had done? Maybe she did know he doubted that Liam restricted Riley's access. The man was too lovesick and trusting to keep anything from her.
He shook his head wondering if all nobles were this stupid. Here in the hospital, he had direct access to the former King. No one kept him from Constantine's room. He found it funny that none of the security Constantine had in place questioned his right to go into the room. Constantine had been lobbying to get released from the hospital and this was going to work in his favor. It was his ticket back into the palace he was fairly certain
Riley didn't want him around anymore. In fact, she never wanted him to begin with. Oh, how he remembered Riley's fit and argument with the Beaumont brothers. Riley was way too good at reading people something about him bothered her. He knew Riley had kept him out of the loop thankfully Maxwell gave away information like it was candy. He knew everything but what happened when she met with the former King. Since Maxwell wasn't there he couldn't give him any information. That gave him an idea a way to ensure Madeleine could never be queen. He was sure Madeleine was already plotting against Riley, for now, it was in Anton's best interest to keep Riley alive. However, he certainly didn't need the power-hungry Madeleine getting in his way.
He picked up his phone dialing James. As soon as the call was picked up he said, "One more thing I want you to make it look like Madeleine was behind the plot to have Riley raped. I want any and all evidence in her office. Plus for a nice touch if Madeleine has anything negative about Riley in her own handwriting leave that out as well. I want this bitch arrested and locked away where she can't interfere." A sinister smile spread across James' face before he replied, "With pleasure sir!" Anton disconnected the call a smug look of satisfaction on his face as he waited for his plans to reach the media.
After a few hours, Anton started to worry slightly. Nothing new had reached the media. "Come on James," he thought to himself. He never was a patient man and waiting drove him crazy. Sometimes though waiting had its benefits when he desired a certain outcome. "Justin I need to take your vitals sir," came a voice from the doorway. He turned his head to look at the young nurse. A smile reached his face as he replied, "You can take whatever you want honey" causing the nurse to blush. She entered the room and took his vital signs before asking, "Are you experiencing any pain, sir?" "Nothing you can't fix sweetheart," came his reply as he placed her hand on his growing bulge. She flushed deep red exclaiming, "SIR, that kind of thing is not allowed. We must remain professional with each other," the nurse exclaimed. Anton chuckled before responding, "Your loss. To bad too I would have made you sware you were seeing God." He laughed louder as he watched her leave in a huff.