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I hold her accountable.”

The timbre of his voice was deceptively gentle, yet it sent shivers racing down one’s spine.

“Mr. Curtis, I implore your understanding. My daughter, in truth, conveyed to me the circumstances. Extend your trust to us. Even in her peril at the hands of abductors, she preserved your secret. It’s an unfortunate misunderstanding.”

“Merely a misunderstanding? Mr. Smith, are you shielding her?”

Harlan shifted his posture, his demeanor stern, as his eyes locked onto Holden’s.

A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y

“Her confession holds truth, and we place our faith in her veracity.

for you and her commitment to shielding your friend from harm even when she teetered on

Otherwise, unspeakable horrors awaited.”

Harlan, the situation’s gravity warranted it, given Mavis’ noble

remained unyielding. Reclining slightly, he aimed the firearm at a servant, a mirthless

Very well, I shall end this servant’s

quivered, collapsing to her knees, her pleas tinged

me… I beg of you… Miss Smith has departed the Smith residence,

retracted his finger from

Holden, his

Mavis’ revelations today filled me with ire. My leniency toward her led to this calamitous affront. I had not fathomed her audacity in crossing you. Overwhelmed by vexation, I disciplined her rashness,

series of blows upon Holden’s form before she retreated to the adjacent sofa, her

the brink of death. How could you?” Jimena’s voice quivered with anguish,