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THE KING'S POSSESSION

Chapter 5 Eliza, the head housekeeper

Word Count: 923    |    Released on: 14/08/2024

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ach holding a letter identical to the one Mrs. Hawthorne had given me. My heart sank slightly as I realized that they, to

ble homes we had left behind. I clutched my letter tightly, feeling a both nervous and determination. The other

with the hope of securing a stable income? Did they also have loved ones depending on them, waiting anxio

the gates, the courtyard bustled with activity-servants hurried about, tending to their duties with practiced efficiency. The air was f

smiles. I returned their smiles, feeling a bit of comfort

ed at it briefly before nodding and directing me inside. My heart pounded as I crossed the th

stern look on her face. She was dressed in the formal attire of a senior maid, but her be

myself to hope that she might be as kind and understanding as my mo

he head housekeeper. You are here because you seek employment, but know that not all o

felt a chill run down my spine as her eyes met mine, h

er tone left no room for argument. "You will be tested, and only those who prove themse

nder her scrutiny. The other maidens around me shifted u

and leading us deeper into the courtyard. We trailed

the intricate stonework of the palace walls, the uniformed servants going about their duties with

s the maids' quarters. Mrs. Eliza turned to fac

petence, and you may earn a place here. Fail, and you will be dismissed without hesi

oom assignments. As I took mine, I felt relieved and yet anxious. This

room was small but neat, with a simple bed and a chest for my belongings. I set my bundl

face that was lined with worry and love, filled my mind. I had promise

I had to persevere. This opportunity was too imp

the days ahead. The palace was a daunting place, but I was ready

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1 Chapter 1 Dear Mother2 Chapter 2 A Daughter's Heart3 Chapter 3 Mrs. Hawthorne the kind soul4 Chapter 4 Isabel's Journey to the Palace5 Chapter 5 Eliza, the head housekeeper6 Chapter 6 A Pair of Helping Hands7 Chapter 7 His Majesty, The King8 Chapter 8 Her Blue Eyes9 Chapter 9 The King's Demand10 Chapter 10 Growing Desire11 Chapter 11 Love knows no bounds12 Chapter 12 The King's lover13 Chapter 13 The Kingdom's Guest14 Chapter 14 Keep Isabel Away15 Chapter 15 Threat to the Ruler16 Chapter 16 The Future Queen17 Chapter 17 To the Garden You Confessed18 Chapter 18 Lie to me, My king19 Chapter 19 The food she makes20 Chapter 20 Stand on my ground21 Chapter 21 Embroider me to your heart22 Chapter 22 His choice23 Chapter 23 Matrimonial Preparations24 Chapter 24 A vow to another25 Chapter 25 His little sister26 Chapter 26 In Hopes for his Happiness27 Chapter 27 To Hurt Her28 Chapter 28 Failed Jealousy29 Chapter 29 It is my duty30 Chapter 30 His Majesty and his jealousy31 Chapter 31 .32 Chapter 32 Be My Concubine33 Chapter 33 Her Majesty's Pregnancy34 Chapter 34 I will take her away from you35 Chapter 35 Crowned Parasite36 Chapter 36 The Ultimatum37 Chapter 37 The Scheming Harpy38 Chapter 38 Leave, Isabel!39 Chapter 39 Lies and Schemes40 Chapter 40 Farewell, My King41 Chapter 41 Sir Gayle42 Chapter 42 Hand in Marriage43 Chapter 43 Morning Visitor44 Chapter 44 Lovers' Quarrel45 Chapter 45 The Invitation46 Chapter 46 Good Daddy47 Chapter 47 Wish it was not pretend48 Chapter 48 The Wedding49 Chapter 49 Mrs. Gayle50 Chapter 50 Gone51 Chapter 51 Her Golden Locks52 Chapter 52 A Blossoming Love53 Chapter 53 Birth of the False King54 Chapter 54 Birth of the True King55 Chapter 55 Five Years Later56 Chapter 56 Shatter Me57 Chapter 57 Married Life58 Chapter 58 Giving Back His Freedom59 Chapter 59 Isabel Belongs to me60 Chapter 60 In his grasp once again61 Chapter 61 The Royal Family Reunited62 Chapter 62 Divide and conquer63 Chapter 63 The Dead Boy's Mother64 Chapter 64 Threat to the Throne65 Chapter 65 The unloved son66 Chapter 66 Burn the world for you67 Chapter 67 Flowers of Deceit68 Chapter 68 The Calm Before the Storm69 Chapter 69 Six Years Ago70 Chapter 70 Six Years Ago (2)71 Chapter 71 The Beginning72 Chapter 72 You are mine, dead or alive73 Chapter 73 The Young's Desire74 Chapter 74 A Desperate Escape75 Chapter 75 I would rather die76 Chapter 76 Survive77 Chapter 77 Is the boy mine 78 Chapter 78 It was the Queen79 Chapter 79 Hope80 Chapter 80 Divulgence81 Chapter 81 Lucian the Ruthless82 Chapter 82 Regrets83 Chapter 83 The Blue-Eyed Empress84 Chapter 84 Ilyana Archer85 Chapter 85 Dawn86 Chapter 86 To Gain One's Heart87 Chapter 87 A Story to Tell88 Chapter 88 A Mother's Unspoken Plea89 Chapter 89 My Beautiful Isabella90 Chapter 90 Solstice91 Chapter 91 One amongst many92 Chapter 92 As sweet as Vengeance93 Chapter 93 Longing of a King94 Chapter 94 Expulsion95 Chapter 95 The Royal Entreaty96 Chapter 96 The Gauntlet of Valor97 Chapter 97 The Trial of Allegiance98 Chapter 98 Masks Off99 Chapter 99 The Mad Princess100 Chapter 100 Assassinate the King