Narcissa was doting over the girls in their respective carriages, paying the two governesses no attention whatsoever.
Filmena looked to one side and inclined her head that direction, indicating her desire to speak privately. The two Governesses turned their backs on Narcissa with the two infants.
“What the hell is he thinking, hiring that strumpet?” Filmena immediately asked her the moment they were out of earshot, her voice low, her speech fast, her face furious. “Not that I"m questioning the Emperor"s wisdom, but it"s just not right!”
Eugenia was relieved that someone else shared her opinion. She"d not been able to garner an iota of support in her opposition to the strumpet"s appointment.
“Anyway, seems she feels a bit miffed at your haughty treatment and tried to inveigle me into ge
