Morwenna suddenly remembered the clothes on the floor in Stuart's den, stained with what looked like blood.

She understood why Stuart had taken a shower in the den. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

It must have been the blood.

What on earth had Stuart done?

Instinctively, Morwenna called out to the people across the room, "Wait, what are you doing?"

Several bodyguards were holding back a man covered in blood, clearly recognizing Morwenna.

One of them stepped forward respectfully and said, "My lady, I apologize for the fright. This man embezzled a huge sum, Mr. Hetfield was just teaching him a lesson, no life-threatening harm intended."

Hearing about the embezzlement, Morwenna's initial impulse to speak on the man's behalf retracted.

The money could build countless community centers and fund scholarships for countless needy children.

A punishment was indeed due, though perhaps a bit too harsh.

The captive man seemed desperate to say something, attempting to crawl forward but was dragged back with a hand over his mouth.

say more

her

have a side to

now she felt those experiences might not have been very pleasant. Back at Hetfield's

night, Morwenna heard the door creak

she sleepily opened her

Morwenna hadn't expected Stuart to come back

in bed, she instinctively closed her eyes and pretended

showering, then

felt the bed dip as

Stuart reached out and

Morwenna held her breath.

What was Stuart doing?

a bed

touch if one of them moved during sleep, but

Stuart was holding Morwenna tightly, his breath warm against her

the tension, Stuart whispered, "Wenna, I'm

slight sting appeared in

had surely been seen

apologizing. Was it because he had lashed

softly said, "Sir, is there something you want to tell me? Whatever it is, I'm here to

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255