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Meanwhile, Ethan arrived at my empty room, his hand pausing on the doorknob. Finding it unlocked, he pushed the door open, his amber eyes scanning the darkness.

The bed was untouched, the room empty of my scent. His expression darkened as realization dawned - I was deliberately avoiding him.

His jaw clenched as he closed the door quietly. This game of cat and mouse was far from over.

The next morning, I accompanied Matriarch Evelyn to the kitchen for breakfast. Bernard Sheppard had

prepared a spread of fresh venison sausages, eggs, and warm bread.

To my dismay, Ethan was already seated at the table, a cup of coffee in hand. His eyes tracked my movement as I helped Matriarch Evelyn to her seat.

"Good morning, Grandmother," he greeted, his voice warm with affection. When his gaze shifted to me, that warmth vanished. "Olivia."

I nodded stiffly in acknowledgment, taking the seat furthest from him. Bernard placed a cup of moonlight herb tea before me, and I thanked him with a genuine smile.

The television mounted on the kitchen wall was tuned to the morning news. I was about to ask Bernard to turn it off when a familiar face appeared on the screen.

"Breaking news this morning," the reporter announced. "Miles Blackwood, son of prominent businessman Harold Blackwood, has been arrested on multiple charges of assault."

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My teacup froze halfway to my

lips as I stared at the screen. It was indeed the same man who had attacked me at the restaurant.

"Several women have come forward with allegations against Mr. Blackwood," the reporter continued. "Police

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say they found substantial evidence in his possession linking him to the crimes."

Relief washed through me. Whatever had happened after Lucas rescued me, Miles Blackwood would no

longer be a threat..

I felt Ethan's intense gaze on me as I watched the news. His eyes missed nothing

slight relaxation of my shoulders, nor

escaped my lips.

seem pleased," he observed, his voice

down my teacup carefully, "Justice being served is always

narrowed

Ethan's scrutiny. "I should be going, I announced, gathering my

Ethan

shook my head firmly. "That won't be

Evelyn, sensing my reluctance, intervened smoothly. "Bernard, please arrange a

the opportunity, "Luke is coming to pick

at my use of the familiar nickname.

clarified, unable to resist the small act of defiance. "He offered

approval. "How thoughtful of him!

Wanwan."

"I'll ask him.” Bernard appeared at the doorway. "Miss Winters, Mr. Blackwood has arrived." "Thank you, Bernard," I said, relief evident in my voice. I bent to

soon, Grandmother."

hand affectionately.

left without a backward glance, though I could feel Ethan's eyes burning into my back as I

Blackwood stood beside his sleek black car. He opened the passenger door with a gentlemanly flourish

morning, Miss Winters," he greeted, his voice carrying just enough warmth to be convincing to

observers.

you for coming, Mr. Blackwood," I replied, sliding

necessary."

door and walked around to the driver's side. Once

we're going to maintain this pretense," he said, starting the

consistent. Especially around

at the term. "Ex-mate," I corrected

nodded, pulling away from the villa. "Where would you like

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Dining Hall, please,” I said, "I left my bag there last

need." He reached into the back seat and retrieved my handbag.

gratefully. "Thank you.

he added, gesturing

dashboard. "I thought