While waiting for the maids to prepare the coffee and desserts, Louis suggested Charlotte to have a rest in the study room first.

Therefore, she headed to it with Lupine and Morgan. A while later, the maids served them premium coffee and desserts.

As silence ensued in the study room, Morgan could barely hold back and grumble, “What is Lady Sherlyn doing here at this hour? Now that we are still tracking the suspects who might have sneaked into the manor, her lineup will surely draw unwanted intentions in a way. Don’t you think that this might result in another round of chaos?”

Lupine echoed by lowering her voice. “Not to mention, Sir Louis is apparently without a sense of vigilance. I notice his subordinates tend to let their guards down when they change their shifts in slow motion. What if any dangerous person takes advantage to sneak in at any moment?”

Morgan knitted her brows and asked quizzically, “They have enforced stricter security, haven’t they?”

“Hmph! Their so-called enforcement focuses only on increasing the number of guards in the security room. Nonetheless, everything is still the same.” Lupine shook her head resignedly.

 

Morgan could not resist but grumble, “I’m speechless! They are obviously not comparable to the bodyguards of the Nacht family!”

Sensing the abrupt change in Charlotte’s countenance, Lupine nudged Morgan’s arm and gestured to her to button up her lip.

 

this while, so they are never on bad terms with anyone. Naturally, they don’t have a heightened sense of vigilance. Undeniably, Lady Sherlyn’s presence might be a threat to the security system, but don’t forget that

Lindberg, you are right.” Morgan lowered her head and held

this again,” Charlotte warned

I won’t say that again,” Morgan

moment, there was a knock on the door. After the maids opened the door, Louis

keep you waiting. It took me some time to change into a more comfortable

up and replied, “Not at all, Lady Sherlyn. You must be exhausted after such a

Charlotte’s hands in high spirits. “I have brought you a present, and I hope you will

delicate gift box to

took it

of priceless

of that, the unique print and logo of the gift box indicated it

accept such an invaluable

bothered with all the formalities. It was the dowry given by Louis’ grandma when I married his dad. I have been keeping it well throughout these years, hoping to pass it

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