Chapter 141 He's lying

EVELYN

I jumped, startled, and closed the book at once. I was immediately glad that I had locked the door and stashed the book under my pillow before crossing the room.

“Who is it?” I asked, trying to hide any alarm in my voice.

“It’s Crystal, my Lady. May I enter?”

A small sense of relief ran through me, thrilled that it wasn’t Jack.

“Enter,” I said once I unlocked the door and stepped away.

The door opened and to my surprise, she wasn’t alone. The red-haired girl was followed by a few men who carried two large wooden chests.

“Place them on the floor,” Crystal ordered firmly but not impolitely.

The men did as instructed and then retreated.

“What are these?” I asked as my eyes trailed over the chests.

“They’re presents from the Master,” she answered. As she opened them, I saw loads of dresses and fancy jewelry. I studied them closely and found some were very familiar.

I frowned as I realized that they were replicas of some of my old dresses which were either confiscated or burnt after