v

opher asked, nervousness evident in his

ook my small right hand, bringing it to his face. I could only wat

decided to step away. But then, I realized she might be the on

He silently questioned me with his gaze:

d before stepping my feet on it. Clenching my jaw, the bitterness and hurt pierced my ch

her suddenly said. "This woman committ

lpha Lorenzo asked,

looked at me, and I quickly lowered my gaze. Hot tears streamed d

he never heard what Christopher said. I quickly glanced at this man, who

sai

? 300?" he added, seeing that Christopher remained silen

50? 500

," Christophe

r money was something I could never understand. I also wondered how wealthy th

wish with her," Christopher said, grin

from me, and led the other prisoners away. They threw jealous and

ow," Lorenzo said. Christ

quickly, my voice sm

coffed, putting his hands in hi

ng to face something worse or m

eft the yard and got into his car outside the gate the guards opened wide

ut me. If only she knew what had happened. I couldn't even tell or excuse myself to see her one last time. We finally ar

the heart of the city. After stopping the car, we

sked, suddenly joining Lorenzo in f

cing at me. "This one is sp

making me so uncomfortable that I had to look down. "Why was she impr

elentless questions. "I should have never supported

y pace to keep up with him. We arrived at a door, which we both entered, revealing his la

emoving his black jacket

eat on the sofa while watching him sit a

he said, returning to sit on the sof

ling to hear me out. Sobbing quietly, I began telling him everythi

n the pack house. These days, you can't hire servants in cities. You have to

uttered, think

n leave, Miss

whispered, softly,

id coldly. "You can go

t much money on me, listened to my

ing up and bowing. Just as I was about

his eyes focused on the open document before him. "Because once I catc

her word, I opened the door and scurr