After speaking, the man left the room. He and his colleague went away leaving the three in the house.

“What the hell is wrong with you?” Lucius asked Michelle. “Was there need to involve them? You and I both know we don’t care about each other. All you wanted was the crown and you’ve got it. There is no need for us to have an intimate relationship or anything of the sort. What do you really want?”

Michelle smiled. “I want to see you miserable like I am. You can’t be happy parading your lover around and expect me to look the other side. Look here, we can either work...