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Matilda’s expression darkened as suspicion crept into her mind. “Why would Doug personally step in for

her?”

“Could it be the princess’s doing? Didn’t Isolde save Lord Theodric? And that Vincenzo by her side–he’s the princess’s man,” Ryker speculated.

Matilda scoffed, her anger flaring. “That meddlesome princess! If Doug hadn’t interfered, that wretched girl would be rotting in a dungeon by now.”

Ryker hesitated before saying, “Perhaps we should reconcile with Isolde…”

Matilda’s head snapped toward him, her face contorted with disbelief. “What did you just say?”

Anne was even more outraged. “Ryker, have you forgotten who sliced off your car? And you’re already cowering?”

Ryker’s face turned ashen. “I won’t lie–I am afraid. She only took my ear this time. If this continues, I fear she’ll take my head next.”

Matilda glared at him, disappointment flashing across her face. “You truly are a coward.”

Ryker met her gaze and admitted, “Maybe I am. But tell me, who isn’t afraid to die? Can’t you see? Even Milton couldn’t deal with her. And this time… she won’t let it go.”

Matilda scoffed. “And what exactly can she do? Kill me? Even if I handed her all the courage in the world, she wouldn’t dare lay on me.”

a finger

-Her gaze sharpened as she added, “Or… was she telling the truth? Was it really you who betrayed us at

Montlins Manor?”

Ryker’s face turned deathly pale. “That’s absurd! It was Isolde’s trick–you of all people should see through

it.”

“It had better be,” Matilda said coldly.

Otherwise, Milton won’t let you live either.”

the room, her voice

her eyes burning with hatred. “Good. Let’s see

“Open the

lacquer gleamed, and the guardian deity posters pasted on them seemed to sneer, their painted expressions fierce and unyielding.

arrived with Vincenzo.

was no

around her carried an undeniable

seen–meek, eager to please–had vanished. What stood before them now was a storm

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barely glanced at Jacqueline before saying. “And what are you

watch you defy Mrs. Langley. Disrespecting one’s mother is a grave

short, cold laugh. “How noble. A dog

knows their place better than

in her eyes. “Montlins Manor–I’ll deal with that later. But today, you’re going to hand over the deeds to

managed to wriggle out of trouble at Montlins Manor, you think you can come back here and do as you please?

over.”

shop deeds, house deeds–every single one of them. Bring them to me.”

color. “You wouldn’t

into a slow, knowing smile. “Wouldn’t

step past her, but Anne rushed forward to block

lash struck her arm, sending her staggering back. She clutched at the burning welt,

gasped. Isolde’s voice was as cold as a steel blade. “Anyone

time. He disappeared into the room, opening drawers and overturning cabinets in his

search.

rage exploded. “Stop

the door, but not a

had all felt Isolde’s whip before. No one

inside, shoving at Vincenzo, blocking him with her body. “You work

glare with an unflinching expression. “Apologies, Mrs. Langley. I am simply following orders.”

You have no master here. Leave.”

into the room and, without hesitation, grabbed a bed sheet

the mattress.

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