Chapter 25

Belinda was undressing for the night before she had to pause at her reflection. Her mind was filled with the day's events.

It's been a success beyond my expectations. Belinda thought. To think that the Hildenberg, herself, would show up. It was a pure strike of luck.

Belinda could not ask for a perfect candidate.

A marriage between Dawny and Almony would create a superpower. Belinda felt her chest swell.

It’d be so powerful it could unravel a great empire as Nochten.

And Belinda had to smile at herself. She beamed as her maids only looked at her with confusion. They could not begin to understand the depths of Belinda’s plans.

Julia would be the only one who could guess. But she was not here. Something had pulled her away.

A late arrival. Belinda thought. But it was little concern.

“It’s a delightful thought.” Belinda went on thinking about the marriage. Then, she grew back into serious thought again.

The real question now was how to get them engaged.

Hidi seemed interested. Belinda