Megan's face got pale, reflecting the storm brewing within her. She was beginning to suspect that Aurelia had been conspiring with these vixens behind her back, all lined up to take her down.
She forced a smile onto her face, as exaggerated as a clown's grin, "You know, I'm actually quite easy to get along with. After I marry Leopold, I can assure you we'll all get along just fine. No need to worry."
She schemed silently, waiting for her ascension to power, then she would deal with them, eliminate them one by one.
Katie seemed to see right through her, laughing lightly, "If Mr. Leopold truly divorces Aurelia, it would be fair game for all of us. Why should you be the one to take the throne?"
Lana nodded emphatically, "Exactly, we all have the right to compete. We respect Aurelia because she is the rightful wife, but you and us, we're on the same level. Why should we bow down to you?"
Catherine chimed in, "There's no need for pretense. We know you can't tolerate us, so let's lay all the cards on the table. No need for any underhand moves."
Megan was fuming. These vixens were truly intolerable.
"Leopold wants to marry me, he said it himself. Only I can be his beloved wife. We have been childhood sweethearts, first loves. Our relationship can't be replaced by anyone. You all are just flings."
Elowen, who had been silently observing from the sidelines, finally spoke up, "Childhood sweethearts? Who do you think you are? I am the one who grew up with Leopold. I was chosen by his uncle to be his wife. How dare you compare yourself to me?"
Elowen despised Aurelia, but she loathed Megan even more. They had been rivals since childhood.
Megan scoffed, ignoring Elowen. She knew very well that Leopold didn't even like Elowen, so she never paid her any mind.
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