The setup

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Claire's pov

Although it is quite satisfying to know that Lena has been treated like a slave in the palace, I could not get hold of the feeling that she is breathing the same air with me.

I needed her out of the way completely, all the plans which I had setup for her was gradually falling into place, the only one that got me angry was that she was still with her child, I needed the child out of the picture.

Anyways this would not stop me from accomplishing my goals. I was racking my brains looking for a plan that could lead her to the execution stage.

I saw my father coming out of his chambers with an expressionless face, if it was before, I would not dare to go close to him but right now he's my closest buddy.

I went to him and hugged him, his expression softened as he looked at me.

"Are you alright??" He asked

I nodded my head and he was about to leave my presence when he heard a word from me that stopped him in his tracks.

"I needed advice from you, I thin