Persephone fell into silence.

She didn't know but could guess a few things. Seamus' ambition wasn't to become the head steward of the Hamertons. His target was most likely her.

It was just that he had countless opportunities to make a move on her from childhood to adulthood, and he hadn't done it, had he?

"Think about it. What did Madame Bailey experience before?" Catherine looked at her with worry. "Stop trusting Seamus. He's a lunatic, a pervert!

"The past two times he wanted to leave with you, something odd happened each time. Those weren't coincidences!"

Persephone lowered her head in sorrow.

"For so many years, Seamus has been like family to me," she said softly after a while. "I really don't understand why..."

Catherine patted her back, casting a sympathetic glance at her.

It was just that Persephone didn't really not understand. She just didn't want to face this reality.

a humble background. He had always felt inferior. He was dedicated to protecting her but also wanted to pull her

took a deep breath and was about to say

out. Catherine grabbed her and, after exchanging a look,

"Miss, be careful..."

feigned composure as she stepped

of blood while Seamus stood there with his gun in hand. His presence was chilling, as if a ghost lingered

expression remained unchanged upon seeing Persephone, but

then glanced at Catherine. "Looks like you already know

bit her lip. "Are you afraid that

didn't respond. He just flashed a

"Seamus, do you want to take me away, or are you scheming to

on

to me was real." She stared into his eyes. "But the evil you're doing now is also

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