Forced Marriage: Escaping Her Monster

"He's from that family?" Jonathan laughed. "I thought I've seen those blue eyes somewhere… Why him?" Jonathan rubbed his forehead. "His grandfather insulted me in front of everyone once… I for one was laughing as his throne room burned…" Jonathan sighed.

He used to feel good that the monarchy fell and the last king was executed by the resistance. He thought that family ended.

"Sire, you helped Volkonsky save his grandsons when they were kidnapped via sea? The boy who helped them back then was Jeremy Fitzgerald and…"

"Ah!" Jonathan remembered everything now. He made some deal with Volkonsky to save his grandsons but they were a little late that resulted in the death of Volkonsky's eldest grandson.

Even he was not pleased with that outcome.

He investigated and found out that there are a lot of powerful forces behind that kidnapping and since he was not very keen on helping Volkonsky, he decided not to poke the hornet's nest.

"I heard that guy… What's his name? He wanted the heir to the throne dead. Find a way to figure out if he still wants to kill the heir," Jonathan commanded. "It won't mean much if Jerlina is not serious with her husband, but if she is and they have children together… I don't want my Anni's descendants getting hunted by that tyrant…"

Jonathan thought out loud. Gordon could see how much he cares for Jerlina. He seemed to have overcome his hate for the Razumovsky family and decided to protect the last heir of that family just for her sake; just because she loves him.

Jonathan's voice now turned to an order after thinking for some time. "Find out if Jerlina's husband has plans to return to take the throne of his kingdom back…We can help him achieve it if he wants. My Aniko's and my descendant has every right to become a Queen if she wants to. And find out if that tyrant's descendant still wants to kill the heir to the throne…" he then waved his hands as if he changed his mind.

"It doesn't matter… Ask the brothers from the Union of the Deserted Blood to topple his government and end his line. He's ruled enough. Let's not leave any chance for the future. Yes, she and her children should be safe," Jonathan nodded.

"As you wish, Sire," Gordon bowed.

"And make sure to let the family know that I am not changing my will upon her arrival and that everyone wll get whatever I imposed on them as always. So I won't tolerate anyone abusing or casting doubts on her intentions to be here. No one can hurt her even a teeny bit either physically or mentally. If anyone insists on breaking my orders I would take it as they are forfeiting their rights to my inheritance and their life according to the sin they commit."

Jonathan's voice was stern and Gordon nodded. It seemed like the Grandsire always wanted to return all tha Hamilton wealth back to the Hamilton heir anyway. And so the will truly won't change upon Lady Jerlina's arrival.

"Make sure Samuel convinces her to take what she is owed to. She is my blood and she cannot disagree to get my inheritance. And she will be decideing Matilda's punishment. And that druglord… keep him for tomorrow. That wife of mine…" Jonathan looked angry,

"Talk to the lawyer about divorce and… don't find anymore wives for me. I feel awkward for having wives around the age of my great-grandchild," Jonathan added before he is prepared for bed.

Gordon agreed. Although he didn't understand why the grandsire suddenly feels awkwardness for having wives younger than his great-grandchildren.

Did this realization came after seeing Lady Jerlina too?

"And Gordon," Jonathan added. "Let out that child we are keeing on the tower. I always liked her. She was quiet and smart. She didn't disappoint and gave me what my heart wanted. Tell her that she will meet her grandfather-in-law tomorrow and to be prepared for the meeting. She definitely will marry the one in her heart. It's a promise; my promise," he said.

Gordon with a smile nodded. It's been a long time since he has been tasked this much by the Grandsire. He looked out of it for long, and he yearned for the days where he was overworked as he did the grandsire's bidding.

And now I am back, baby!

Gordon was happy with all the work he had to do.

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When Jerlina got out of the room, she was led back to the room where Jeremy was at. Samuel was still there and Jerlina could sense that Jeremy and he had a serious discussion.

"You're back," Jeremy walked to her and gave her a smooch, placing his hand on her lower back.

"I am," Jerlina smiled at him. "You didn't drink, did you?" she furrowed her brows and wiped the little lather on his beard hair.

"It's juice, I swear," Jeremy surrendered.

Jerlina didn't push him and decided to trust him. With his injured intestine, he cannot have hard liquor as it would not help him in his recovery. He knows it too and he's not a toddler who cannot understand the consequences of his own action. And she won't act like some controlling b*tch in front of others.

They were offered fruit and they all sat on that library looking room.

"I'd be blunt and will ask this. Please don't consider it as offensive as I want to make it clear between us," Samuel looked at Jerlina. "I was talking to Jeremy here and he said that you won't be asking for any inheritance and I find that hard to believe. You see this…" he looked around. "The spleandor and wealth… how can you refuse?" he seemed amused.

Jerlina chuckled. "My husband did speak for me. He knows me," she held Jeremy's hand smiling at him.

"I trust that is what you've decided, but your children might think differently. Please don't misunderstand my insistence. I-"

"Mr. Erling," Jerlina turned at him with a smile. "I get what you mean. Even small families have a lot of things to settle when a will is to be executed. I bet it would be a billion times hard for a big family like this. I say this as a promise. I am here because Jonathan is my great-grandfather. After his time, I will have no need to enter this place. My children too. We already have everything we need and some more.I always led a satisfactory life until Matilda disturbed my life. I didn't look for this family but somehow I ended up here. And I have no intention to continue this relationship after Jonathan Erling. So…" she shrugged.

Samuel stared at her for some seconds before bowing his head. "Grandsire wants you to take the Hamilton money that he always wanted the heir to have," he looked at her.

Jeremy's hold on Jerlina's hands tightened. He wished that she doesn't take any rash decisions concerning this.

But it is still her decision and he didn't want to influence her in any way.