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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.”

room, her voice

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

flicked her hand. “Open the doors.

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

with Vincenzo.

was no

an undeniable weight–an aura

What stood before them now was a storm barely held at bay, a specter

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before saying. “And what are you doing

righteousness. “I cannot stand by and watch you defy Mrs. Langley. Disrespecting one’s mother is a grave

cold laugh. “How noble. A dog with a heart

servant knows their place better

highlighting the steel in her eyes. “Montlins Manor–I’ll deal with that later. But

you managed to wriggle out of trouble at Montlins Manor, you think you can come back here and do as you please? Your father has not issued any such order. As long as he

over.”

deeds, house

drained of color. “You wouldn’t dare.”

into a slow, knowing smile. “Wouldn’t

her, but Anne rushed forward to block him. “You

the lash struck her arm, sending her staggering back. She

she gasped. Isolde’s voice was as cold as a steel blade. “Anyone who stands in my

no time. He disappeared into the room, opening drawers and overturning cabinets in

search.

exploded. “Stop them!”

the door, but not a single one dared to step

had all felt Isolde’s whip before. No one wanted to

body. “You work for Princess

“Apologies, Mrs. Langley. I

voice wavered. “Whose orders? You have no master here.

Isolde, who stepped into the room and, without hesitation, grabbed

the mattress.

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