Chapter 16
Riley and Liam soon returned to the palace. She, however, had been disappointed. She had really wanted Madeleine taking the position of queen. Riley knew she could do a good job as Queen but, she had wanted to be able to focus on Liam and helping him. She had wanted more time with him before the first child arrived. Once they had children she wanted to focus on them and making sure Liam had time to spend with them. Riley knew Liam wouldn't allow Madeleine to be queen now no matter what. She just had to figure out a way to get her husband to keep her around to help with the workload.
Liam stopped to check and make sure that Madeleine had been placed in the holding cells. He had wanted to be sure that Madeleine was secure while they investigated her claims of being chased. Madeleine also claimed that she had done no damage to the estate it was all done as part of the attack on her. It really didn't matter what Madeleine claimed the estate had been her responsibility so she was now on the hook for the repairs. The council had already stripped Madeleine of her title so all he needed was the extent of the damages. Madeleine would have to pay for the restoration of the estate or her parents could as long as it was from their own accounts and not crown funds.
Neville had insisted on speaking with her first. Due to his support of her role as queen he felt she'd be more likely to talk with him openly. Nevile made his way to the holding cells with a bounce in his step. He'd question her until he was sure they were alone. Once alone he'd pitch a few ideas to her on how to turn this all around. Then while they were alone and she was vulnerable he'd take advantage of her. No one would believe her everyone on the council believed she had a mental breakdown and needed psychiatric care.
Neville finally arrived at the holding cell after talking to the guards outside the door he was let in. Madeleine looked up from her nails and rolled her eyes when Neville took a seat across from her. Neville shifted in his seat as he started to become aroused at the sight of Madeleine. "Let's cut to the chase. I have some plans that I know will work to get you out of here. Our new King is weak he's nothing like his father. You'd rule better alone or with a strong man at your side. The only issue is the council thinks your insane but, you can fix that," Neville said.
Madeleine looked up from her nails and stopped drumming them on the table. With a scowl on her face, Madeleine asked, "What are your plans and what do you want in return." Neville knew he had her now he'd start with what he wanted he also knew that she'd never agree to it. He would have to barter with her and make her think she beat him. Neville said, "I'd like an event to be held at Cormery Isle every year as part of the social season. I'd also like my plans for a golf course approved. Finally, I want to be King I am the highest-ranking noble in Cordonia. I should be king."
Madeleine gave a bored sigh before saying, "You're asking too much Neville. I can easily come up with a plan of my own. Tell me the plans and I will agree to the event and pushing through the golf course. As for your last request that would be an act of treason and I can't condone that." A smirk appears on Neville's face that causes Madeleine to pause. Neville says in a sinister voice, "I have a recording that proves otherwise. You and Justin plotting to make you queen and him king. I see no difference but the fact that I have actual noble blood. I am not some radical who will ultimately destroy Cordonia."
Madeleine now sat forward she was sure she had been careful. Then she remembered her phone disappearing for a few moments after she had set it down. Neville must have planted a bug in her phone. She'd have to get that bug out of her phone. She scoffed at him saying, "I'm not interested in having sex with you Neville." "You're not interested in the King either but you would have had to give him an heir. I don't see the difference."
Madeleine glared at Neville she hated the little weasel. With a confident grin, Neville responded, "You will have sex with me Madeleine or I will tell the council. You need to be locked away in a mental ward. They aren't going to believe anything you say now. You have told one to many lies, my dear. There is no one here who will save you. You've burned your only bridge with that last stunt. It wouldn't surprise me if Riley actually wanted you to be queen so that she could support our weak king."
Madeleine sat there finally realizing that in a way Neville was right. Liam wasn't a strong king without Riley. However, with the woman he loved, he was a great king. In a way, she didn't understand Riley provided Liam strength. Madeleine crossed her arms saying, "No deal Neville. I'll figure something out on my own. Go crawl back under the rock you came from." A sinister look crossed his face right before he asked, "So you wish to be charged with treason against the crown?" Madeleine didn't want to be tried for treason the penalty if found guilty was death. Since she was guilty she had to play nice with Neville until she could get the evidence and destroy it.
Madeleine glared at him saying, "Fine but I will keep my clothes on and you won't cum inside of me. I want the plans you mentioned too." Neville grinned before saying, "Take off your panties and play with yourself while I tell you my ideas." Madeleine slams her underwear on the table and waits for Neville to start speaking. Neville grins finally having what he wanted in the first place. "Well, I came up with two options. First, use your personal funds to cover the damage to your duchy and offer to go to counseling. Second, you could convince Riley or Liam to take you on as an assistant to pay back your debt. Perhaps if you impress him enough he'll return your duchy."
Madeleine thought his ideas were halfway decent although she doubted Riley or Liam would allow her to work for them. She certainly didn't want to bankrupt herself paying for the damages. In fact, she felt she should have to pay at all as she was attacked. Since it was due to an attack she felt the repairs should come out of the duchy. "Time to pay up now Madeleine. Just bend over the table and it will be over before you know it." Madeleine still didn't want to but she had no choice. She stood up but then decided to change her mind. Anything was better than giving in to Neville. She was so lost in thought that she didn't even notice Neville until he had her caged between him and the table.
Neville forced her against the table lifting her dress enough for access. "Neville NO, I've changed my mind." "I don't care Madeleine. I'm taking what was promised there's no backing out. I can't take the information I gave you back." He had dreamed about this and within moments he had thrust into her. "Neville stop," Madeleine screamed. Neville ignored her thrusting in and out of her caring only for his pleasure. "Please stop your hurting me," Madeleine cried. Neville continued his pace ignoring her pleas. It didn't take him long to reach his end making sure to pull out and spill his seed on his handkerchief. Once he recovered he fixed his clothes and her dress. He turned to her saying, "it was a pleasure working with you, Madeleine. We should do this again sometime." Leaving the room with a smile on his face no one would believe her if she told. He whistled all the way back to his room in the palace.