r. It wasn't just about family succession; the stability of the e

in his words. She realized the Carlisle f

. "I'll do my best,"

ed her that he was leaving for an urgent business

ouble during his absence, she should contact Alfred

was the patriarch's way o

pied only by her and the unconscious man on the bed

ation isn't so great

meant her biggest protector was temporarily gone.

n. This time, she made sure to disable every security camer

ting room in the manor, M

vase against the wall, where it

ce. "Auntie, don't be angry. It's not worth ruining yo

The entire staff knows it! I can't even touc

n and whispered, "If we can't use force, we can be subtle. H

, Mrs. Carlisle frowned. She disli

idge's position. And that Alexandra... don't you think it wo

catch Alexandra being unfaithful, seducing her own b

cross her face. "Good.

finished another session of acupuncture. S

r treatment, Eldridge's vital signs showe

maintain his current state, but it seemed her skills

uite bathroom for a quick shower. She em

bered her own words from the day before. S

nd, for the second time, kicked Eldridge

hit the floor, the door click

hen twisted into something more amused as he took in the scene: Eldridge on the f

ed into the room, his voice dripping with insinuation. "Well, he

intent. "My cousin can't satisfy you li