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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.”

voice frantic. “Isolde

up, her eyes burning with hatred. “Good.

hand. “Open the doors. Let

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

her back, feigning righteousness. “I cannot stand by and watch

a short, cold laugh. “How noble. A dog with a heart of

knows

her robes billowing slightly in the breeze. Shadows played across her face, highlighting the steel in her eyes. “Montlins Manor–I’ll deal with that later. But

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 doesn’t, I will not hand them

over.”

deeds, house deeds–every

of color.

a slow, knowing

Anne rushed forward to block him. “You will not-

sliced through the air. Anne barely had time to flinch before the lash struck her arm, sending her staggering back.

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

disappeared into the room, opening

search.

rage exploded. “Stop them!”

door, but not a single one dared to step forward.

felt Isolde’s whip before. No one wanted to feel

turned desperate. She stormed inside, shoving at Vincenzo, blocking him with her body. “You work for

with an unflinching expression. “Apologies, Mrs. Langley. I am simply

voice wavered. “Whose orders? You

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

the mattress.

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