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Emily had expected this question. She answered honestly.
"I married Timothy because he was the only person who believed me when I had nothing but words and hope. Yes, I needed protection to survive long enough to pursue justice. Yes, Timothy's resources made it possible to gather evidence and secure legal representation. But our marriage is not a transaction. It's a partnership. Timothy knew who I was when he married me. He chose to stand beside me despite the danger. I won't apologize for accepting help when I desperately needed it."
"Does Timothy Blackwood intend to use your royal status for business advantage?" another journalist asked.
"You'll have to ask him," Emily said calmly. "But I can tell you this....Timothy built his empire long before he met me. He doesn't need a princess wife for legitimacy. He has more than enough power on his own."
