When Aubree returned to the living room, she didn’t see Pippa.

She peered out of the floor-to-ceiling window but failed to see the maid. Her heart performed a somersault. She asked, “Thomas, where is Pippa?”

The butler looked around, seemingly having no idea.

Jennifer answered, “Pippa went upstairs. Shall I call her?”

Aubree’s heart skipped a beat. She strode to the stairs, going upstairs immediately.

Jennifer watched her in surprise.

In the room of the locked door, Alfie and Diana tiptoed to cling their ears to it. They wondered who was behind the door.

“Pippa!”

The sudden voice shocked Pippa. She turned around and met Aubree’s gaze.

Pippa breathed a sigh of relief. “You scared me, Madam Aubree.” “Why are you here?” Aubree walked toward her.

something in this room. No one should have been here usually. Why is

you leave there? Anything

really.” Pippa checked the door in confusion. “Why is it

kept some bullion in a safe and moved it to this room,” Aubree

on entering the room.

followed by Pippa. However, the latter still looked

wouldn't let Pippa enter.

dinner under the dimmed blue

every inch

as the entree, Pippa’s

favorite fish soup, which was good for his

seafood side dishes were served in

the table used

from the dishes, Ivan and Jennifer could tell

exchanged a smile with each other and sat at

sat next to

in harmony and

it was a

night was out. The moon shone brightly in the

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