Chapter 177

YSABELLE

One of Ronan's right-handed men almost bumped into me as we crossed paths in the pool area. He apologized immediately before walking past me.

But my words made him halt in his tracks.

“Teach me.”

He turned to me with a confused look in his eyes before he noticed my finger pointing at the dangerous thing hanging at the side of his leather belt.

Blood drained from his face as he ran his hand at the back of his neck.

“B-But Ms. Cortez–”

“Don't worry. Ronan won't know about it. Let's do it privately.”

He looked around as he was baffled at my request.

***

I arrived home when it was time for dinner. I was welcomed by the twins and I literally came back to life as soon as I heard their giggles.

We headed to the dining area and saw Jessica helping the servants in preparing the dinner.

“You’re here.”

“I just dropped by to see the twins.” She paused and glanced at me with a suspicious look. “Where are you these days?”

I avoided her eyes and sat on the chair. “I'm just busy with thing