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.

was dedicated

and was about to say something to Catherine when suddenly, gunshots echoed

out. Catherine grabbed her and,

"Miss, be careful..."

as

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

but a

glanced at

bit her lip. "Are

respond. He just flashed a disdainful

do you want to take me away, or are you

grip on the gun

kindness to me was real." She stared into

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