Chapter 568:

“They were already like this. It wasn’t our doing.”

Kallie remained skeptical. A few mute individuals might be coincidental. Yet, how could every servant in the manor be unable to speak? Where would one find so many mute individuals?

Kallie knew the agony of silence all too well. Her suspicion grew. If she was right, this was the work of Griffin and the elderly man. Despite her revulsion, she masked her emotions. She was, after all, still within their power.

Kallie’s smile was less icy as she mused aloud, “Interesting approach. Effective. Every household has its secrets, doesn’t it? I’m curious if you could recommend similar resources. They might be useful back home.”

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Griffin’s smile lingered, wordless. He gave no sign of offense to her words.

off some vigor. Yet, Griffin was markedly different. His eyes, dark and empty, seemed to drain the soul from anyone they fixed upon.

in her thoughts. She concealed her emotions effectively,

Their conversation continued.

suffer. She argued the girl could simply be assigned more tasks instead of facing extreme measures over a trivial

timid girl with a curious gaze. “Miss Nixon, you appear to have a

flatly, “I wouldn’t describe it as kindness. I just saw it and felt I had to do so. If this troubles you or the elderly man, I apologize. After all, I am in your domain and

reasonable, and I see no reason to deny it. If I fail, it would

a peculiar smile. Reaching the door, he said, “However, here, kindness may be more of

Feeling a sudden cold, Kallie instinctively

door clicking shut behind him. Kallie

little girl, tears still marking her cheeks, quickly

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