Chapter 6 - Evil Lurks Within

Lord Melvin sighed when he heard this. He really hoped his sister could live a long and happy life after she's married. Unlike his sister, Lord Melvin knew Zachary Kensington well. That man's heart is made of stone!

Even the deceased Lady Delia had a hard time adjusting to Kensington Estate after her marriage. This was open secret to the upper class society. Lord Melvin was close to Lady Delia's brother, Lord Desmond and thus he often heard Lord Desmond complained to him about how unfeeling and cold Duke Kensington was towards his sister.

According to Lord Desmond, Duke Kensington rarely spent time with his wife, and was often busy with his businesses. Since Lady Delia was meek by nature, she found it hard to command the respect of the servants and staffs and in the end she was overrun by the Duke's cousin, Lady Sophia. Who in the society didn't know that Lady Sophia harboured feelings towards Duke Kensington since young. However, her feelings was one sided as Duke Kensington didn't show any affection towards her. Therefore when Lady Delia married into the family, Lady Sophia was mad with jealousy and eventually took control of the Kensington Estate's affairs on the pretext of helping Lady Delia.

Lord Melvin was worried about her sister. Ever since Lady Delia passed away, it was a well-known fact that Duke Kensington had entrusted the Estate affairs fully to Lady Sophia. No one knew how Lady Melissa would be treated once she move into the Estates. Would she be bullied by that scheming woman? Lord Melvin contemplated on whether to inform his sister about Lady Sophia. At the very least, she should be guarded against that lady, lest she cause trouble for Lady Melissa.

"Mel, be careful wherever you are and in whatever you do. Kensington Estates is not as simple as we think. There are many scheming people who only think about benefitting themselves by trampling on others. I know you're a smart girl but evil works in the dark and attack us when we're most vulnerable. I only hope you'll always be safe." Lord Melvin cautioned his sister.

"The only evil force I know is that Lady Sophia! Don't worry, I understand what you said. I will be careful." Lady Melissa assured her brother.

"You knew about her? But how?" Lord Melvin was surprised.

"Hmmm..William informed me that his Aunt Sophia told him I was ugly and a mean person. Who would tell a child that about someone they haven't even met unless she is evil herself?? Apparently William said this lady is staying with them and she basically runs the household. I'm not one to be trifled with so don't worry about me Brother. I know how to handle such a scheming person." Lady Melissa went over and hugged her brother after she said this. Lord Melvin hugged his sister back and could only sighed.

Melissa was furious when she heard what Lady Sophia said about her. Well, according to the novel, this person would torment her as soon as she moved to the Estate. Lady Sophia would manipulate Lady Melissa and caused many misunderstandings between the Duke and her, which eventually led to her confinement and death, all within the first year of the marriage.

Furthermore, she would also turn the young boy against Lady Melissa. To think of using a young child in her evil schemes! This didn't sit well with Melissa at all. No matter how mean or evil a person is, if they succumb to using a child to achieve their goals, this person is not a human at all.