Sir Ares, Goodnight

Angeline stared at her father's anger in confusion." What have I done, Dad? What did I do to warrant such anger?"

George accused Angeline furiously. "You did nothing to save your sister, Angeline Severe, despite knowing full well that she was locked away by Jack Ares at the Ares' house."

Angeline spared Sera a glance. The other looked weak while her complexion appeared pale. Her physique also appeared frail enough that a strong wind might just blow her away.

At first, Angeline did not understand why her father had so easily forgiven Sera's grave mistake.

Right now, however, she realized. To protect herself, Sera must have blown up the story and passed the fault onto her.

Angeline explained herself, upset, "How can you just believe Sera's words, Dad? She was doted on like a rich mistress at Tourmaline Estate. Servants treated her like they would a dignified mistress, the madam respected her as an equal, and Jack was at her constant beck and call. What was there for me to save her from?"

Slap!

George waved his hand to slap Angeline across her

face.

Her internal injuries coupled with George's heavily packed slap had Angeline staggering and falling backward. She curled into herself on the floor.

Angeline's words. Instead, he continued with his harsh reprimanding, "It's enough that you just watched your sister suffer, Angeline Severe, but how could you accuse her of

Father, but do you know anything about me?" Angeline cupped her burning cheek as she

your eyes, Father. Even when the truth is placed right in front of you, you'd still claim that she was forced. What about me, then? Would you ever see me as more

she climbed up and walked toward George. She pointed out his partiality and said, "You favor Sera, Dad, and it's

but you're also pulling the story out of proportions now? I've never felt as disappointed in

Angeline stopped

She merely smiled.

that reasoning with her father would

as well save her energy

held her accountable

daughter. You'll no longer need to care about how Severe Enterprises is doing. You can come to the company to fill out the papers for your

waited in silence

would refuse the life of a commoner as well, that Angeline would fight for titles and success

she would get on her knees and beg

to remain unfazed, let

She had