Lord Cassius's Objection

Alexander kept the presumed use of his new machine to himself for now, not knowing how applicable the contraption would truly be.

He had no idea how deep the mines were or if the machine would even be able to perform as expected under real life conditions.

It was still in the prototype phase after all.

He did not want to let his promise get Lady Miranda's hopes up, only to fail later.

Thus keeping that option to himself for now, Alexander moved his back forward from the sofa to at last ask the all important final question, "So what does my lady want me to do now exactly? Force Miss Linda to give up her claim and convince your family to support you? Or share power with her?"

Alexander clasped his hands as he posed.