“What happened?” Charlotte asked at once.

“I’m in debt, and they took me…” Olivia wept, the horror clear in her voice. “Please help me, or I’m going to die.”

“Where are you? Tell me your location.”

Charlotte brushed off the foam and rushed to change her clothes.

“At the alley behind Sultry Night,” Olivia said in a shaky voice. “Come alone, or they’ll kill me.” Olivia hung up.

Charlotte got dressed, grabbed her phone, and rushed out.

said, but Charlotte brushed past her shoulder and ran down the stairs in

Windt!” the maid shouted behind

turned back and called. Downstairs, she addressed the bodyguards who were parking their

Night?” Marino stared

now,” Charlotte answered in

dare delay further

off to?” Mrs. Berry, who was busy laying the table, ran out to enquire. “You have your wedding

urgent matter and will be back shortly. Please inform Zachary of my absence.” Charlotte got into the car without

“Yes, ma’am.”

knock came on the door.

the book he was holding.

happened,” the maid said concernedly. “I thought you would be worried, so I’m just here to let you

addressed the children. “Let’s continue this tonight, shall

The

we wouldn’t remember where we left off

a bookmark made of a beautifully preserved leaf

rubbed Ellie on the nose. “Don’t worry, I have

got up and walked towards the door. “Come down

children chorused

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