Four years ago, Doug disappeared from her life. The man who changed her life forever.
Emmie married her best friend, George. And she got stuck with her brother in law, Charles after her husband died.
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Charles...
This room gives vibe of a Harem of a Sultan. Big comfy pillows. Thick Oriental rugs. Colorful curtains. The only thing missing is the Sultan and his women.
Countess Hope has been waiting for her. She's sitting on a large chair.
She says cheerfully like a cat to a pigeon, "Welcome to my club, Lady Emmeline."
Emmie squirms. She might not be her love rival 'cause Doug never loved her anyway. But the Countess not her favorite lady.
Emmie asks, "Where am I?"
"In my club. The one I made for broken hearted ladies."
Emmie is silent.
Countess Hope says, "You can't go anywhere. Not with your foot. I suggest you stayed here for a while. Dinner shall be served in few minutes."
"Why are you doing this? We barely known each others."
"You aren't the first lady who came here for help. Won't be the last one either."
Countess Hope leaves the room. Emmie lies down back to her bed. She sighs. Staring at her swollen ankle.
She's right.
Emmie doesn't have anywhere to go.
*****
In her office, the Countess reads her bookkeeping records. Her financial manager made it. Still she likes to check them personally.
Derek says, "The new girl. The Prime Minister would love her. She's just his type. So young, pretty and naive."
The Countess pauses. She scolds, "It's up to her. Not our decision, Derek."
The footman says, "Don't be too soft hearted, Milady. With the right lady, we could shape the future of this country."
She sighs.
This club is a special club. She formed it three years ago for special purpose: to build a new future for England.
Behind a great leader there's a great woman.
Countess Hope recruited many fallen ladies, ones banned from society. She trained them to be politicians mistresses. Giving them secret orders to influence their patrons to hold certain political views.
A man could easily listen to a woman's suggestion after good sex.
She knows Derek's right. But forcing a lady to become someone's mistress, not her style. She would persuade Emmeline. That's all she would do.
*****
"He's here," announces Derek without making any attempts to hide his disgust.
"Who?" asks the Countess sleepily.
Derek might be one of her employees. But he also humored her in bed when she's lonely.
"The man you simply couldn't forget," says him while gritted his teeth.
Countess Hope holds his hand and says, "He's just another man from my past. You know I never let another man touch me now."
"I know," says him.
He holds her hand and kisses the back of her palm.
Countess Hope sighs.
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