Chapter 0585

And, frankly, Bridget was far too selfish to be a good queen. She cared about the title and the power. But what good would she actually bring to the nation? If she only cared about herself, how could she possibly empathize with the kingdom's people?

I shook my head. I was still furious.

*If you are responsible for what's happening with Ronan," I said, "you had better pray that no one finds out about it, or your entire reputation could be in shambles. You want to be queen so badly, but what happens when you fail? Don't you want a life to return to?"

"I won't fail," Bridget said with unfailing confidence.

I could barely believe what she was saying. "Is it really worth the risk?"

Bridget lifted her chin. "Anything is worth becoming queen."

It wasn't an admittance of responsibility of Ronan, but it was a near thing. She certainly wasn't denying it.

looking at a different person than I'd been used to. The veneer had come

tiny bit of fear

for the crown. She might

all emotion. "With Ronan still out there on the loose... I hope he

past me then and walked right out

kitchen, trembling slightly, looking down at the mess of melted

I hadn't realized it was like this. I could handle the bullying, even the occasional sabotage. But to actively seek my death? Just

that look in

she wanted to be queen so badly she would do anything for it. Now, I felt as if not only would I have to watch my back for Ronan, but also

cutthroat. I didn't know if I'd ever feel safe again under the

hours past, I couldn't be sure, until Nicholas came walking

as he gaze around the room, taking in the mess and my shaking form. Immediately,

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