At most, it’s going to hurt her cash flow, but at least she’ll be alive.
“Fine.” Cedric shrugs. “Do as you please. But you will have an attendant at all times.”
Because he doesn’t trust me, I muse to myself, my heart tightening in my chest.
“I won’t have my queen doing her own tasks. If the servants in the castle are not to your satisfaction, I’ll dismiss them all and bring in others.”
I’m stunned. Is this the same man who told me I should know my place and not make a fuss?
Harriet looks relieved. “I’ll demote the maids, Your Majesty.”
White-faced, the maids are led away by Harriet, and the designer follows after them. The only people left in the room are Cedric, Bella, and me. Feeling uncomfortable, I glance at her. She’s staring at Cedric. Maybe she wants to vent to him for not tak
