Chapter 96: Chapter 96

Emery's POV

I stirred the cup of coffee slowly, and blew air on it. I was about sipping it, when I sighted the new lady Bianca rushing out of the Master's chambers. She was in tears.

“Why is she crying? And who is she?” I asked with my eyes narrowed.

“You don't know her? I'm very surprised you haven't heard about her since you're very possessive of Master Stone” Rodolfo snapped.

“What? I thought they were siblings?” I blurted out, and Rodolfo smirked.

“I wish they were. They're childhood sweethearts, and with the way Bianca is behaving, I think she's still in love with Master Stone” Rodolfo whispered, and I almost choked.

“The f***! What? She's in love with Master Stone?” I freaked out, and Rodolfo nodded his head.

“Actually, the thing is, Master Stone doesn't love her. He has been so cold towards her, and she's jealous because she knows Master Stone has been soft on Madison” Rodolfo added, and I stared at him for a while before smiling mischievously.

“So we have an enemy in common?” I laughed, and Rodolfo glared at me.

“What are you talking about? She's your enemy too because she's his childhood sweetheart. It's possible that she might actually make him fall for her” Rodolfo replied, and I snorted.

“I hate Madison, but she might hate her more than I do. I need her to be able to get rid of Madison for life” I turned my gaze to Rodolfo.

“How sure are you?” He asked.

“I can't be less sure” I smiled again.

“That's possible, but Bianca really has a say when it comes to the master. I think the best thing to do is to join forces with her. We can get rid of Madison together, and I can make the Master blame her for whatever it is that would happen to Madison. Then boom… she'll be kicked out of the castle, and the master will have no other shoulder to cry on if not me” I burst into laughter, and Rodolfo nodded his head.

“You're so smart, Emery. You know what? You shouldn't forget our plans. Once you become the mistress, don't forget that you have to kick that god-damned Axel off from being the master's personal guard. You have to convince the Master to take me in” Rodolfo said, and I chuckled.

“I've always been on your side, Rodolfo. I know exactly what to do for you for being so loyal and supportive” I nodded my head, and we shook hands.

***

I walked down the hallway. Of course, I know very well that Bianca ran to the balcony. All I need to do is to get on her good side.

I heard her sniffing and crying. Furthermore, I walked down to the balcony to meet her.

“Hello, Miss” I bent over to her, and she turned her face away, wiping off her tears immediately.

“Who the f*** Are you? And what are you doing here?” She coldly said.

“I heard someone crying, and I thought to check who it was. I apologize for invading your privacy” I replied softly.

“Get lost! No one asked for your kindness, it's completely unwanted” She spoke in between gritted teeth. Well, I understand her because I know how it feels.

“Is this about Madison?” I lowered my voice to ask, and she sharply turned her gaze at me.

“What?”

“I understand you perfectly. She's nothing but a bother to the castle as a whole. She's been getting on my nerves lately” I clenched my fist.

“You hate her too?” She widened her eyebrows, and I nodded my head in agreement.

“You're the only one who has said that ever since I came here” She said.

“I hate her so much, and I wish she could disappear from the surface of the Earth. I really don't know what to do since I'm just a slave” I bowed my head, and she smirked.

“Let's get rid of her then” She said, and I smiled within myself.

“This is what I've always wanted”

Lucien's POV

I stared at her as she was sleeping peacefully on my bed. The first lady to ever lie and sleep on my bed after my wife passed out.

She looked gorgeous. I couldn't help but smile broadly at her. What's wrong with you, Lucien? Why is she your addiction? Why can't you get her off your mind?

I touched her pink, soft lips and smiled again.

“I'm willing to do anything and everything to keep you, Madison. I own you… Every part of you is mine. I can't let anyone take you” I smirked, and kissed her fist.

I heard a knock on my door.

“Come in” I said with my usual cold voice, and the door was opened. Axel walked in immediately.

“Master Xavier is here to see you” Axel said, and I jerked up from the bed.

“Xavier? Why the hell is he here? Tell him that I don't want to see anyone” I yelled.

“He's really persistent, Master. He might walk into this room, and I won't be able to stop him” He said, and I quickly put on my robe and followed him out.

“Hello, Stone” Xavier's grin was the first thing I heard. I glared at him, and turned my gaze away.

“What are you doing here, Xavier?” I almost immediately, and he smirked.

“Is that your own way of welcoming your cousin, who just came to say hello?” He said.

“I said, '' What are you doing here?” I growled at him.

“What else? I'm here to see my wife. I'd like to take her back to the valley mansion, and marry her officially as planned” He said, and anger engulfed me.

“Master Xavier?” I heard her tiny voice.

“Hey, baby” Xavier rushed to her, but I pushed him off, and grabbed Madison by the waist. Everyone gasped.

“Madison is mine. Don't you dare step an inch close to her if you don't have a death wish” I held her waist tighter…