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Sherlyn thought about it before she said, “That evil b*tch, Charlotte, is counting on us to let her go now, but we can’t do that.

“We will not be able to find her again if she walked out those doors. When that happens, the wedding will be over, and we will be the laughing stock. Plus, Louis will be heartbroken.

“The way I see it. We should lock her up somewhere else and plan our next step after we have pacified Louis.”

“You are terrible at planning,” replied Robert through gritted teeth, “Who the hell do you think Charlotte Lindberg is? A maid? Do you think you can just do whatever you want with her?

“Even if we ignore the fact that Mr. Lindberg is missing and even if we assume that he is dead, we will still have to deal with his subordinates! They have more than enough power to crush us.

“Also, have you forgotten that the guy, Gordon, is still waiting for Charlotte in Pillere?

“On top of all that, Danrique might not even be dead. What if he returns from this war and makes it back to the top in the future? He will come after us then, and we will be destroyed!

“It would, maybe, be acceptable if we actually have a valid reason for making her stay here, but we will be on a road to self-destruct if you push too far.”

“What is that supposed to mean? Are you really going to let her go?” demanded Sherlyn unhappily.

frowned and looked troubled. He was burdened at that moment as

I set her free… What should

came at the very next second. She reported, “Sir Robert, Lady Sherlyn, I tried knocking on Sir Louis’ door, but he locked himself in and never responded. I worry that something might’ve happened

Both Robert and Sherlyn were quick to leave their room when

room and knocked nervously. “Louis? Louis, open the door. Don’t scare us like this. Just open

No one responded.

Robert as

we do? You don’t think he’d do anything stupid, do you?” asked Sherlyn, who

the door open,”

door as hard as they could. It took them several minutes before they finally broke

couldn’t help being stunned when

up on the carpet and had buried his head in his lap. He was like a snail that had hidden in a shell to protect itself. In Louis’ case, however, he was hiding away so that others couldn’t see how ashamed and broken he

you okay?” asked Sherlyn as she approached him slowly, “Don’t hold your emotions in like this. Just

Out!” ordered Robert sternly

Everyone left and closed the