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.

felt inferior. He was dedicated to protecting her but also wanted to pull her

breath and was about to say something to Catherine

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

"Miss, be careful..."

feigned composure as

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

remained unchanged upon seeing Persephone, but a dark glint brewed

coldly, then glanced at Catherine. "Looks like

"Are

just flashed a disdainful

me away, or are you scheming to have

grip on

past kindness to me was real." She stared into

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