Without further questions, Jeremy smiled in apparent agreement and replied, “I’ll follow you wherever you go.”

Madeline’s eyes twinkled as a smile tugged at the corners of her mouth. She affectionately leaned back into Jeremy’s embrace once again.

The stars tonight were not bright, but at this moment, Madeline felt warm in her heart.

The following morning, Madeline went to the police station with Jeremy.

After leaving the police station, Jeremy drove his car to the main entrance of Gray Villa.

Madeline and Jeremy were barred from entry by a bodyguard at the entrance, but Jeremy was not someone that would allow himself to be stopped.

Carter and Camille had originally chartered a flight to bring Shirley back to St. Piaf today, but Ada’s mother had suddenly shown up in a fit of rage.

Presently, she was in the living room demanding an explanation from Carter and Camille.

Madeline and Jeremy had just arrived at the door when they heard Ada’s mother yelling angrily.       

a husband should behave? How could you have your people throw your wife, a formidable Viscountess, into a dog kennel? Do I have a hearing problem, or are you actually insane? My beloved daughter is a human being! You’d better

mother. “A human being? Since

averted her gaze upon

daughter who started a fire, killing two of my friends whom I had invited to my house. It’s my greatest

as his dark gaze

woman has challenged me and crossed the line repeatedly. Even

saw the murderous intent that flashed across

murderous intent

here knew that she was the one who advised Ada to start the fire. Initially, Ada had asked her mother to handle it on Ada’s behalf. To avoid suspicion, though, she had insisted that Ada

not expected Carter to see

was panicking, but she told  herself not to show it. She feared truly Carter’s keen observation skills would see right through

just an accident. How could you blame Ada for that? Why would she start

could you accuse Ada solely based on your hunch? What

walking through the door. He lifted his gaze, and the corner of his lips turned up. “The evidence

heard that. Following Carter’s gaze, she saw Madeline and Jeremy coming through the

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