Chapter 71

Weeks after that, the house, once desolate, was now filled with people, particularly warriors. People were gossiping that the Adelards were preparing for an invasion with the number of warriors my father had stationed around the house. All because of Koa.

“Miss, another letter came for you,” Sonia, the new girl who worked for me came in holding a letter.

Cassius had called for Hannah and Sylvia using the excuse that they were contracted workers in his mansion. It was an obvious attempt to get me to return but it was a fruitless attempt. I missed them but there was nothing I could do at this time.

Sylvia assured me that she was preparing her resignation but I knew it would not be so easy to resign especially since Cassius wanted to wield her as a tool to get to me. It was my fault. I admitted a long time ago that I was foolish so I did not beat myself up this time. I handed over my people on a platter of gold and now, I would have to wrestle them out of Cassius’ jaws. It would not be l