Chapter 231

Then, out of nowhere, Max nipped at the palm of my hand and pulled me in closer. "Sleep," he murmured.

With not much choice left, I gave in to sleep.

By the break of dawn, Max had vanished, and my room was locked tight.

Sitting up in bed, I gazed out at the sky, feeling a tad helpless. That's when Helen knocked and announced, "Ms. Claire, Miss Kate has come to visit."

I spun around, surprised. Max, always a mix of sharp words and a soft heart.

Kate stood at the doorway, eyeing my 'cage' with disdain. "Doesn't seem like you're any better off than I am."

I shrugged, turning away. "At least you have your freedom."

Kate crossed her arms and leaned against the doorframe with a scoff. "Out with it. Why am I here? You don't seem like you're in the mood for jokes."

"I just wanted someone to humiliate, to keep the loneliness at bay," I replied with a smirk.

"What's that supposed to

the servants, trying to spot if any

they all seemed unfazed, except for Helen, who frowned. "Ms. Claire, didn't you invite Miss Kate to

let her in. I'm way too bored, I need

I have enough evidence to send you to jail," I threatened effectively, prompting Kate to reluctantly enter as the servants nudged

to Helen, I said, "Helen, fetch some ice cubes. It's rather warm in here, and I reckon the air conditioning

exploded, "How did you know I'm on my period today, making me

life, I knew her too well, always aware of how she acted out in front of Claude, especially about her discomfort during her periods. This life was no

wouldn't do my homework if I wanted to torment you? Helen, why haven't you brought

off with a servant to fetch the

Floyd, are you out

just putting on a show.

you ask

did kidnap me. That's a fact,"

fell silent,

continued, "I seriously need your help. Did you hear about those pregnant ladies showing up as burnt corpses in Crestview Metropolis recently? When you kidnapped

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