Chapter 221

"Master is downstairs having his breakfast," The Butler answered.

Hailey made an oh sound and nodded. He hadn't left for work after all. Her eyes went to the briefcase in the Butler's hand.

Was Kendrick planning to leave after having breakfast? That would be too early still. Why would he go to work at this time?

"Madam, about last night..." The Butler's words snapped her out of her thoughts and Hailey realized she'd been staring absentmindedly at the briefcase.

She gave the man her attention and urged him to go on. Last night. She didn't want to think about last night. If only she could wipe that incident off her memory. But the Butler looked as if he wanted to tell her something.

The man hesitated for a few seconds, the smile never leaving his face. The smile which had now turned to a nervous one.

Then he cleared his throat. "W–What Master's parents did." He scratched the back of his neck. "I– I hope you don't take it to heart. A–As you see, Master is their only child. They were o