Chapter 170

Yvonne was taken aback by Monique’s sudden outburst. This was her first time witnessing Monique making a stand; the woman had always been subservient.

By the time Yvonne had woken from her stupor, Monique was already downstairs instructing Angel to stay close to her granduncle while she was away.

Zephyrus studied Monique as she walked down the stairs. The floral-patterned top and the wide slacks were outdated, but by tucking in her top, Monique was able to pass it off as fashionable. Paired with her short hair, she looked like a capable woman.

Zephyrus nodded in approval. Something caught his eye and he frowned. He would address it later. “Let’s have breakfast.”

Monique noticed her uncle’s line of sight and tugged the collar of her top so that it covered the bruises. She bit her lip and explained, “I fell and accidentally hurt myself.”

Zephyrus responded with a slight nod. He figured it must have been from the kidnapping.

A moment later, Yvonne joined them. She eyed Monique from