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

trying to spot if any were Richard's

frowned. "Ms.

let her in. I'm way too bored, I need some rivals for entertainment." Helen sighed, reluctantly unlocking the door,

evidence to send you to jail," I threatened effectively, prompting Kate to

I reckon the air conditioning might not

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

I knew her too well, always aware of how she acted out in front of Claude,

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

quickly went off with a servant to fetch the ice, and I promptly shut the door behind

are

my head, whispering, "I was just putting on a show. I actually need

ask for

me. That's

silent, unable

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but I couldn't

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