Lilliana scoffed. "I've met many women like you over the years. You're trying to steal my position because you think he's rich. Well, let me tell you something! You should stop dreaming because I'm no pushover! There's a reason I'm able to hold on to my position for as long as I do."

It was only then Emily understood why Sherlyn had them locked up in the attic. She and her mother thought they were there to steal Marvin!

Even though she knew she did not have good taste in men, Marvin was where she drew the line.

"Missus Carew, I think there's been a misunderstanding. Your husband and I aren't involved romantically. At most, we're just old classmates. I came to find him today to ask him something that happened in the past, so you don't need to worry about anything."

Lilliana was not happy that Emily could tell she was worrying. She thought she had lost face. "I'm not worried! You must be blind if you think I'm worried!"

Emily smiled. "If you're not worried, why did you lock us up in here? Why are you so afraid about letting your husband meet me?"

Lilliana's face stiffened. "I..."

not there to pick a fight with Lilliana. She just

your husband whatsoever, so you can relax. I just want to

how relaxed she looked. Nonetheless, she was threatened by her beauty, so she

it over, Lilliana pulled out a chair and sat down. "My husband isn't home right now, so you can ask me what you want to ask him

meet Marvin. Oh well, maybe I

said, "Okay. Did a girl

shock when

Corinne? Who is she to

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