Husband With Benefits
Chapter 265: A Confrontation

Chapter 265: A Confrontation

Alexander Sterling walked into his mother’s mansion with an angered face. As he watched his mother walk into the room, followed by her trusted maid, he nodded to his own guards.

Quickly, the men let Queen Rosalind step through the door, before moving to block the maid’s path.

The maid glared at the men before quickly calling out," My lady."

Queen Rosalind turned around to see the guards blocking the door and then the maid who was being stopped outside. She was already not happy to be disturbed so late in the night. Annoyed, she turned to her son," Alexander, what is the meaning of this?"

"I just need to talk to my mother alone? Can’t I?"

"But, Prime minister, I am trusted by the Lady. And she needs me to take care of her. It is so cold..."

"I can take care of my mother." Alexander Sterling called out sharply before ordering his guards, "Escort the maid away from here. I don’t want anyone within a hundred meters of this room."

Before the maid could scream or Queen Rosalind could say anything, the guards moved swiftly covering the maid’s mouth to stop her from creating a ruckus.

Queen Rosalind was angered at this and walked over to the large throne- like chair in the room. Once she’d taken her place, she asked arrogantly," What is the meaning of this? First you interrupt my sleep and then you manhandle my servants. Have you lost your mind, Alex?"

Instead of answering, Alexander picked up a stack of papers from the small coffee table and threw them in front of the Queen." Me? I think you’re the one who is not thinking straight, mother."

Queen Rosalind looked down at the papers before lifting her chin and staring at her son," What about it? I’ve always acted in the best interest of our family and this country."

"This? This is in our best interest? This trash talk about Nora being characterless and sleeping with multiple men and even trying to seduce her cousin? This is in our family’s best interest mother. You promised me after the last time, that you would let me handle the situation about Nora. Then why are you asking your dear maid to send such garbage to the media under your name?"

"I have not said any untruth! That girl is indeed being shameless. First, she is sleeping with the gardener. And then, did you know that tonight she went to meet Augustus tonight to push him to marry Evangeline? And then she tried to seduce Alpin! He called me himself and told me that he’d even succeeded in capturing everything on the video to expose her but that someone hacked the camera. And while all this is happening under your nose, what are you doing Alex? I can’t stand idly by and watch you ruin everything I have worked for!"

Alex looked at his mother in disappointment as he rubbed a hand over his face," I don’t know what to say to you mother. You’ve made alliances, struck deals, and undermined the trust of those who have supported you. And in your blind ambition, you’ve forgotten the difference between right and wrong."

Queen Rosalind stood up regally as she stared at her son," I have done what was necessary to secure a bright future for our family. Why do you not support me in this? I know you never had any interest in ruling but Evangeline is well trained to become the next ruler. Why must we let some beggar challenge her?"

"Because, Mother, your actions have consequences. You’ve hurt people, innocent people without regard. The woman you are calling a beggar? She also has the Sterling blood and the right to inherit the throne. But she has no interest in fighting Evangeline. In fact, she could have been the biggest support to her. However, in your blindness, you ended up hurting her. And you are continuing to do so. You’ve left me no choice, mother. I can’t allow you to walk down this path."

Queen Rosalind felt a shiver of fear. She knew her son very well. He was usually not angered easily. But now, his tone was much like when her husband was angered. She clutched the shawl around her tighter and tried to hold onto her composure," What are you threatening me with Alex? I am still the Queen of this country. And your mother. I hold considerable power..."

"Your power has already been seized by Banfi, mother! The man you seem to trust. You’ve forgotten that if Sterling family were to lose the throne, it would be their family..."

Queen Rosalind’s eyes widened as she heard this and she refuted," No! The Banfis have always supported the Sterlings. They would never covet what is not theirs."

Alexander’s expression hardened. Taking out a USB, he handed it to his mother and spoke," You will know the truth from this. And mother, I’m giving you a choice. Leave the country quietly tonight, and I will ensure you are provided for elsewhere. I’ll let everyone know that you’ve gone for rest and recuperation. Or face house arrest, stripped of your titles and servants. You won’t be able to meddle in the affairs of Estania anymore, either way."

Queen Rosalind’s eyes narrowed, a mixture of anger and disbelief crossing her face. "You can’t be serious. I am the Dowager Queen, your mother. You would treat me like a criminal? How can you do this?"

"I would treat anyone who threatens the stability of our country and the safety of our family as the enemy. The choice is yours, Mother. Leave peacefully or face the consequences of your actions. It is for your own protection."

"You don’t understand, Alex! The sacrifices I’ve made..."

"No, Mother! You do not understand the sacrifices you are asking the others to make! And things are no longer in my control. You don’t know who you’ve offended when you attacked Nora. I’ve barely been able to save the situation. If you continue down this path... the end will not be good. Leave mother, with your pride and dignity intact while your family and your people still love and respect you."

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