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.

had always felt inferior. He was dedicated to protecting her

about to say something to Catherine

her and, after exchanging a look, stepped out

"Miss, be careful..."

feigned composure as she

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

but a

then glanced at Catherine. "Looks like you already know

"Are you afraid that

He just flashed a

want to take me away, or are you scheming to have

grip on the

into his eyes. "But the evil

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