The Willing Pawn

After everyone left, Clifford finally let out a breath.

As long as they all agreed with his plan, things would get a lot easier.

"Mr. Ashford, are we really doing the right thing?" one of his close men walked over, clearly worried.

"Kael's too stubborn," Clifford said with a cold snort. "It's his luck that Isabella's even willing to marry him. But instead of being grateful, he keeps messing around