The True Wealth Is Inside: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Melanie Schertz

Author:Melanie Schertz [Schertz, Melanie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Pride and Prejudice & Related Fandoms, Not in Amazon Library, Alternate Universe
Amazon: B09BHY7N9H
Goodreads: 58663879
Publisher: Melanie Schertz
Published: 2021-07-29T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

​Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam was well known and respected amongst the men of the 7th Dragoons, better known as The Princess Royal Dragoon guards, named such for Princess Charlotte. Though he was the second son of an earl, Richard Fitzwilliam had earned his promotions by his actions.

​Having recently returned from the continent, after suffering a wound which could have claimed his life if not treated properly, Richard was becoming restless staying at his parents’ townhouse in London. He longed to be in the country, with the ability to ride across the land on his stallion. The colonel was forbidden to mount his horse until his wound healed, as he was reminded daily by his mother. His father constantly suggested Richard visit their club, though Richard did not find enjoyment with all of his father’s friends.

​A letter arrived from his cousin. Darcy was visiting an estate leased by Bingley. What a perfect way to spend his time. Richard quickly decided that he would make the journey to Netherfield Park and spend time with his cousin. The two were more than cousins, their relationship was closer than Richard shared with his brother. It would be a balm to aid in Richard’s recovery to have a change of location, and Bingley’s estate was only four hours away by carriage.

​As Richard went in search of his parents, he overheard the loud and painful voice of his aunt. Shudders coursed through him.

​“Henry, you must do something immediately. Darcy is making a fool of himself and I will not have it. You should make the journey with me to this estate his friend has leased, make him return to London immediately. We should post the announcement of Darcy and Anne’s engagement in the papers. That would set things in motion, bring Darcy to his senses. He must do his duty to the family.”

​“Catherine, I have no sway over our nephew. If he chooses to visit his friend in the country, so be it.”

​“It is not to be borne. Our nephew is to marry Anne. We need to pressure him into doing so immediately. The longer we wait, the greater the chance he will be foolish. Obviously, this female in Hertfordshire has placed a spell on him. Most likely some sort of voodoo spell that she learned from her mother.”

​“You cannot be serious, Catherine. Our sister denied ever making such an arrangement with you. Anne wished for her son to have a loving and caring marriage, much like she and Gerald had. She wished the same for Georgiana as well. Your daughter and William have made their opinion known on the subject. Neither wishes to be married to the other. I will not force either into a situation to which neither desires.”

​“You will stand in my way in this matter? You will be responsible for my daughter’s life being destroyed because of some chit with a reputation? The chit has been raised with all sorts of evil ways, including witchcraft. How can you not be concerned for

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