Chapter 90 Xavier had been searching for me all morning when he saw his mother's social - media post with the video attached . He watched it with a heavy heart , images of his pale , sick wife looping through his mind . Despite the online slanders and his friends ' accusations , something in him refused to believe Mia could betray him . " " How could she do this to me ? No - she would never choose anyone else . She loves me ," he whispered , but the doubt lingered as he entered the family wing and found a storm already raging . Grandmother Eleanor stood in the center of the room , furious enough to make people step back . Jane , Xavier's mother , cowered under her glare . Vanessa stood nearby with a faint mark on her cheek . " You are a monster . You don't deserve to call yourself a mother , Jane ! " Eleanor snapped . " Do you even understand what you've done ? Do you know how much I fought to bring Mia into this household ? " Xavier stepped forward . " Grandmother? " efore anyone could answer , Colin - voice trembling - blurted , " Mia ... she was just rescued by a man- " " " You idiot , " Eleanor cut him off . " Mia is the only daughter of the royal family . She is our nation's most cherished member , The neighboring houses are furious ; they have cut ties with us . You treat her like dirt and expect life to go on ? Do you understand what you've done to the family ? " " Xavier's mother stumbled back , pale . " Our princess ? This can't be- " " Who do you think pulled Mia from the burning car ? " Eleanor continued . " It was the king . And the man in the video - the one you called her lover - is Prince Felix , the heir ." \ Xavier froze . Mia had never mentioned a brother . Never once . The revelation crashed into him like a wave . " What do you mean she was rescued from a burning car ? " Xavier asked , voice low . " While you were out with your companion shopping all night , Mia was in an accident , " Eleanor said . " A week ago there was a similar incident . What did you do ? You didn't even call while she was in surgery ." " " No ... that can't be . Mia never told me ... " " What will people say when they see you wrapped up with your mistress while your wife lay dying ? " Eleanor's voice hardened . " You left her to die . " " Mistress ? No - Grandmother , you're wrong- " Xavier started , then stopped when his eyes fell on Vanessa . " I never thought of Vanessa that way ! She's like a sister to me- " he protested . " " Oh really ? " Eleanor spat . " Vanessa and your mother announced your new engagement today . Do you know the royal family opposed this match ? It was Mia who defied them for your sake . She claimed to be an orphan so you wouldn't feel insecure . I begged the king on my knees to let you have one chance to prove yourself worthy of her . " " No - no , Xavier whispered . " But you failed , Xavier . " Jane snapped back , furious . " You're a scheming , opportunistic woman ! You ruined my son's life - do what you must now . " Xavier sank to his knees and grabbed Eleanor's hands as if pleading with the only person he thought might have answers . " Where is my wife ? " " Nobody knows , except your mother and Vanessa , " Eleanor replied . " They were the ones who sneaked into her room , recorded the video , and released it to slander her . " With that , Eleanor turned away . " " You knew where she was ? " Xavier demanded , voice shaking as he stared at his mother . Jane faltered , searching for an excuse . " W - what are you talking about , dear ? " } " Don't play dumb with me ," he snapped , stepping closer , fists clenched . " I called her office , her friends - no one had seen her . I was losing my mind . And all this time you knew ? " " Xavier , it was a mistake ," she said , weakly . " A mistake ? You hid her from me ? I was frantic - worried sick - and you call this a mistake ? " His words were raw.N " I only wanted what was best for you , " Jane said , tears forming . " I chose Vanessa . I had no idea Mia was royal ; I- " Her voice broke . " What did you just say ? " Xavier asked , betrayal burning in his eyes as tears streamed down his face . " I will never forgive you . If you cared about me at all , you would h