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

around at the servants, trying

unfazed, except for Helen, who frowned. "Ms. Claire,

help could she possibly offer? No, I wanted her here for my entertainment. Helen, let her in. I'm way too bored, I need some rivals for entertainment." Helen sighed, reluctantly unlocking

you to jail," I threatened effectively, prompting Kate to reluctantly enter as

in here, and I reckon the air conditioning might not be cool enough for Kate. She likes

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

past life, I knew her too well, always aware of how she acted out in

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

with a servant to fetch the ice, and I promptly shut

Floyd, are

just putting on a show. I actually

is how you ask for help?"

me. That's a fact,"

fell silent, unable

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

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I couldn't

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