Chapter 418

Both Violet and Carissa were seething with anger.

How could Samuel be so heartless? He used Nora's money to marry the woman he adored. Yet, that woman had the audacity to slap Nora for a single remark.

Carissa's voice was sharp with rage as she asked, "Has he ever hit you?"

Leona shook her head. "No, he hasn't."

Carissa continued, "Even if he hasn't hit you now, who's to say what will happen in the future? That courtesan was already so bold in front of me today. It's likely she will provoke you further. Though she's a courtesan from a prestigious brothel, she has plenty of tricks up her sleeve."

She placed a comforting hand on Leona's shoulder. "How many people did you bring with you? Do you have enough to protect yourself?"

Leona replied, "I brought four maids and one old servant."

Carissa considered her options. She would consult with Travis about sending a letter to his guild to see if his senior guild members could come as guards. Carissa was unsure if Travis' master would