Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 274

Carlisle went to the wardrobe to grab a clean set of clothes before heading to the bathroom.

It wasn't until the sound of running water came from the bathroom that Katrina lifted her head and put down the ice pack. As soon as she stood up, James blocked her path.

"Mrs. Zachman, Mr. Zachman has asked me to stay with you. You're not allowed to leave the bedroom," James said politely, but there was no hint of concession in his tone.

"Besides, there are so many bodyguards and maids outside, and the villa is covered in surveillance cameras. You won't be able to get past the front gates."

"Is Carlisle really going to imprison me here?" Katrina demanded.

James remained composed, smiling gently. "Mrs. Zachman, you must be joking. Mr. Zachman only wants to ease the tension between you two. He doesn't want a divorce. He's not trying to imprison you. If you're willing to humble yourself, I believe Mr. Zachman will overlook what's happened recently."

Katrina let out a sarcastic laugh.

It was truly laughable. After everything Carlisle had done to her, they still expected her to bow her head and apologize.

cold shiver ran through Katrina, but James' words were more of a warning than advice. He was clearly letting her know that leaving the villa today was out of the question. Carlisle would

her civilly. However, things could escalate beyond just being confined in this villa if she continued

I feel I should still offer some advice," James began.

not have always considered your feelings in some matters, he

crossed James' eyes as he continued, mentioning Shirley, "I can't deny there is some past history with that woman, but

only being considerate of her because of the past. In

at her, then added, "You've been with the Zachman family for years. You know how M Zachman treated you. Are you really going to throw everything away just because of anger? Wouldn't that just make it

fighting with Mr. Zachman. What you can hold onto `is what matters most. Even if you don't care about yourself, you should care about Ms. Salford. She's

we truly

anger Mr. Zachman, the

consequences..."

but Katrina understood what he

hint of panic and worry flashed in her eyes. She wasn't