Justin gazed gloomily out the window as he reflected on Nigel's heartfelt lessons. The more he thought about it, the more depressed he felt.

For some reason, he always sensed that Nigel harbored a deep fear of Grant. His repeated warnings, the way he seemed willing to sacrifice everything to protect him-why did it feel like Grant was no longer just a man? He seemed more like a bloodthirsty beast lurking in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike.

lan suddenly cleared his throat and said, "Mr. Salvador, that was a close call tonight."

He noticed that Justin was in a bad mood and tried to change the subject.

"What?"

"You almost lost your virtue!" lan exclaimed.

"Lost what?" Justin's brow furrowed.

"At the garden earlier, Ms. Amaryllis almost threw herself at you. Luckily, I was quick and showed up just in time to prevent any improper interactions and save your reputation!" lan raised his chin, looking pleased with himself.

Save his reputation?

felt the urge to knock

wouldn't have had any contact with any woman other than Bella," Justin said as he closed his eyes, his handsome face cold and indifferent. "Do I really seem

stop a shameless woman from seducing a loyal

grew

seduction of a woman when they get the chance," lan continued, oblivious to the trouble he was in. "Tideview Manor is not like your private residence with the Young Madam. Gossip travels fast here. If word got

back of lan's chair. "Tell me,

nervously, feeling

you can't explain it, say

was mistaken. My mind got a little scrambled, and

smiled faintly, though his

into her employment

night, Bella was still awake, her mind occupied with thoughts

sofa, she took out several

glow of the lamp, Bella delicately handled each piece, carefully polishing them with a soft velvet

herself-priceless works that no amount of money could

work of art that evoked admiration

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