The British and Russian consuls schemed and plotted against each other at Kashgar. Thomas reciprocated with a suit citing that Ledbetter "schemed against and manipulated" him and Brian. Thomas reciprocated with a suit citing that Ledbetter "schemed against and manipulated" him and Wilson. Kael further alleged that Orson Welles had actively schemed to deprive Mankiewicz of screen credit. He is depicted as an evil king who schemed and attempted to rob Purusha's wife. Jill Abbott also pursued William, but Gloria schemed in order to win his heart. She claims that Lavinia has always schemed to steal her place. Together, the two schemed to frame the Duke family for crimes they did not commit. In the 340s he schemed to become the tyrant. He had a Medabot in his place while he schemed. Karnilla then schemed to keep Balder with her in Nornheim. Meanwhile, Sonny and Carly schemed to gain custody of young Michael. But in the background, schemed their own plans to defeat the two gangs. While John was in prison, Gloria and her sons schemed against the Abbotts. McLean "turned Whig and forever schemed to win" the presidency.