Persephone fell into silence.

She didn't know but could guess a few things. Seamus' ambition wasn't to become the head steward of the Hamertons. His target was most likely her.

It was just that he had countless opportunities to make a move on her from childhood to adulthood, and he hadn't done it, had he?

"Think about it. What did Madame Bailey experience before?" Catherine looked at her with worry. "Stop trusting Seamus. He's a lunatic, a pervert!

"The past two times he wanted to leave with you, something odd happened each time. Those weren't coincidences!"

Persephone lowered her head in sorrow.

"For so many years, Seamus has been like family to me," she said softly after a while. "I really don't understand why..."

Catherine patted her back, casting a sympathetic glance at her.

Persephone didn't really not understand.

a humble background. He had always felt inferior. He was dedicated to protecting her but also wanted to pull her into his

to say something to Catherine when suddenly, gunshots

she rushed out. Catherine grabbed her and, after exchanging

"Miss, be careful..."

as she

the two bodyguards lay in a pool of blood while Seamus stood there with his gun in hand. His presence was chilling, as if a

Persephone, but a dark

glanced at Catherine. "Looks like you already know everything,

her lip. "Are you afraid that

respond. He just flashed

to take me away, or are

grip on the gun

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