The two locked eyes in silence, not knowing how to take it. The King had been supportive of their projects directly and indirectly. The speed at which he gave his approval for the Confectionery Company, was encouraging. Afterward, Alfred brightened up, and spoke, “There must be a good reason if it was from the King.”
“You are right. The government may have a program at that time.”
“Whatever. We can always adjust. Let me inform her.”
At Mirabel's Chamber
Apart from sleeping, chamomile tea enhanced her hunger, and she woke up before lunch and requested food. Her chef expected that and was prepared for her. She quickly served her food. Although she was sleepy, she ate a double portion of her baked beans and buffalo wings before she walked to her room. At that point, her phone beeped with a message and she lay on her bed to read it.
