Miracle drug
"You did your part well, " Esmeralda smiled at Marie, the third wife of King Froilan. Patting one of Marie's shoulder in the process.
"I only did what you commanded," she said meekly, the evil stepmother before has now been unveiled. Her black hair matched her porcelain skin, by appearance alone, one would guess that she is a white lotus.
"An obedient person deserves a reward" Esmeralda declared while walking pass by Marie and sitting into one of her luxurious chairs. Her hand on her chin, while looking at the woman whom she hired to lure the heart of Froilan.
It's been years, yet the fruit of her hard work can only be enjoyed now. Unlike the second queen, Veronica, who is too kind for her liking, Marie is more suited for the task.
Punish Celestia at first, then pretend to be pitiful after having a miscarriage.