“Alright,” I nodded in agreement.

Regarding the matters of my flight, the schedule would be discussed on another day.

When I shifted my attention elsewhere, I realized that our casual conversation had garnered everyone else’s attention. A few of them even nodded solemnly in accordance with Cameron’s words. It seemed like they had taken this matter to heart.

Under their heavy scrutiny, my shoulders trembled with guilt. Yet, I chose not to elaborate any further.

Fortunately, the men had a short attention span. It didn’t take them long to shift the topic elsewhere. “How confident is everyone against Nathaniel?”

The question came from Louis. As John had brought up the topic regarding the oil painting materials, Louis took this matter very seriously. After all, he was a veteran officer with a strong background.

As soon as he spoke, a knock echoed from the door. “Mr. Hall is here,” the maid announced politely.

Hearing her words, Louis burst out in laughter. “Speak of the devil.”

“Why is he here? Is he looking to beg for forgiveness on behalf of Nicolas and his wife?” Emery guessed.

“He can try if he has the guts to do so,” John scowled and said in an angry tone.

in,” Ashton called

Ashton’s trap if he had genuine feelings

suspicions were confirmed when I caught sight of

had a very disheveled and unkempt appearance. Her hair was a mess of tangled curls, and her body was bound in countless coils of rope. Additionally, Tiffany was missing a high-heeled shoe. It was an utter shock to see her like this because Tiffany always maintained a

strode towards the door. There, he blocked the path of Nathaniel and his henchmen as he

command as they rounded up the children. In the midst of the chaos,

of the books. Will you be able to teach me when you are free?” Gregory had an earnest

politics and complicated relationships between adults. In his eyes, he viewed Nathaniel

this any different from Summer’s trust towards

At least I’d be able to respond to any imminent danger. If he ever decided to lash out, Nathaniel would cause irreparable

let my child fall for such deceiving traps

called out and beckoned him over with a crook of

called for him, Gregory jogged

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