eared the table in careful silence, keeping their

gain her composure. She studied the woman across the tabl

know you're upset," she began, her voice softening. "But Martha is an old s

e foundation of any great family. If I tolerate one Martha today, there

was discovering that in a battle of wo

t she perceived as Elenor's greatest vulnerab

nfidential, motherly. "Men can be foolish sometimes. But as long as you are the l

: your only value is you

ut she kept her expression neutral. She wanted

tly. "Elenor, you've been married into this family for three years

r that three years of marriage had passed without a child. Every family dinner, every society gathering, every mention of

children," Genevieve continued, her voice a low, persuasive hum. "As

the Barron family a grandchild, and Genevieve

The loveless, sterile marriage she shared with Giles, the prenuptial agreemen

essuring her to conceive.

bout the Barron bloodline. She needed a suitable womb, and

pliant daughter-in-law Genevieve expected to see. "Y

confrontation with Genevieve, before s

t. Giles will be home tonight. Dress up, be a little softer, and apologize."

," Elenor sa

n be a breeding tool for you to control. An h

room. She ignored Genevieve's advice to 'dress

ing, high-profile political galas

event in particular: the U.S.-Pan-Asia Business Council Annu

n poisoned. Though he survived, his health was permanently damag

e on the screen. The

p. A trap that would free her from th

ent. She was going to be the player. And th

ed you to find out how we can get an invitati