Maxim was so distraught by the news. If he already hated his brothers-in-law, now he hated them even more, especially Stevan from Astland. That man was truly the scum of the earth who would do anything... anything for power!
Stevan even married Maxim's ugly older sister just to secure his status and eligibility to someday inherit the Summerian throne, once he got rid of Maxim, as the rightful heir.
He didn't have even an ounce of love for his wife, not that Maxim cared since Mina, his sister, was one of the worst women ever walked the earth. He thought they deserved each other.
"Call General Longfellow and Duke Lance Goodwin as soon as possible," Maxim said with gritted teeth. "I want to discuss the plan to quench my brother-in-law's rebellion."
He turned around and went to the carriage, giving instruction to Alina and the coachman to follow him. He took Emmelyn's body and carried her to his private residence, shouting orders to the servants as he walked by.
