Chapter 39
Clara's POV
"Are all the cabinet members present" I asked the guard standing outside
"Yes Your Highness" he answered with a bow and I wasted no time to go in
"Greetings Your....."
"Which one of you dared to punish that girl?" I asked cutting their greetings halfway
"I did" a man replied stepping forward
I've always known he isn't loyal. He wants the throne for himself, but then he's no match for him so he resort to going against me everytime.
"Really? You're so bold that you could even step out and say it to my face that you did it without even feeling remorseful? Oh my! I think I've been too easy on you and it has gotten to your head so much that you don't know your place anymore"
"You're young enough to be my daughter so mind the way you talk to me. Just because you'
