The Woman From Hell

A lot of people were involved with Millicent Yard, which led to the name appearing in my mind constantly. I also began to wonder what she looked like. What kind of woman could shake the hearts of so many people?

After taking a shower, I sat in front of the vanity. I was applying lotion but then stopped halfway.

It was Theo's snapping fingers that sapped me out of it.

He looked down at me as he leaned against the table. "What's the matter? You've been lost in thought the moment you came back. Did things not go well?"

"They went well. Carlson agreed to Tyler and Susan's marriage." My voice was weak. Although it was a happy event, one would not be able to catch a trace of joy in my tone. Theo brushed the hair on the side of my face and asked in a low voice, "Then why are you unhappy?"

I looked up slightly, confusion showing in my eyes. "I met someone at the coffee shop after Tyler and Susan left."

The man pondered for a bit before mentioning a name, "Cole?"

I nodded. "Yes, he heard our conversation and told me that if Carlson still did not agree, I could use Millicent's name and that he would definitely agree then."

I paused, recalling the scene back at the Schumans' residence. Carlson and Yvonne's shocked but helpless eyes when they heard the name

it out. I didn't expect it to

my face was filled with

everyone around me seems to be involved with her too?" Theo patted my

was a mystery. Not only was he

he was there when whatever transpired with Millicent Yard

he

have to

had too much confusion remaining in my heart and could hardly

ask Cole directly when I meet him tomorrow," I said firmly. I must

in a gentle voice, Don't be too anxious. A watched pot never boils. Since Cole came to you, he has his own plans Perhaps when the time is right, you won't have to ask and he'll

words seemed to have some magic power as they immediately calmed my

and he did not want me to know about it, he might think I was too reckless. He might

regained my composure. "I