CHARLES
Dinner tasted like ash on my tongue. Even the wine, which I usually loved, felt like it was burning acid each time I swallowed.
Despite all my best efforts, despite all the hints Isabella and I had dropped, Felix and Mila had managed to get engaged. And judging from the stupid heart-eyes she had whenever she looked at him, Mila was more than happy with this arrangement. The girl might even be in love with my stupid brother.
I had to switch tactics, and fast. No point in trying to break those two up anymore. I had to start thinking bigger.
I had always thought to myself that I was willing to do whatever it took to get the crown for myself. And now I needed to start actually doing whatever it took.
Isabella and I retreated to my chambers after dinner. No one seemed to care t
