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 were

it out. I didn't expect it to

face

I then looked up at Theo. His eyes were also dark. "Theo, do you think I'm somehow connected to this Millicent since everyone around me seems to be involved with her too?" Theo

he so elusive, but even his information was as

he was there when whatever

did he

did I have to do

my heart and could hardly suppress the curiosity

him tomorrow," I said firmly. I

Don't be too anxious. A watched pot never boils. Since Cole came to you, he has his own plans Perhaps when the

to have some magic power as they immediately

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

regained my composure. "I understand,