Chapter 43

Before the situation got too bad, I spoke, "Can I speak my mind?"

Two pairs of murderous eyes turned to me as soon as I finished speaking. They are silent; saying nothing means they allow me to speak. But their eyes carried a bit of expectation for me. It seems like they are waiting for me to say something that makes them happy.

I swallowed my saliva and mustered up the courage to say Arthur.

"Arthur, you misunderstood Mr.Charlie. What happened in the elevator was just an accident. Mr.Charlie once saved me. I want to serve him while he is here to repay him."

Arthur was not satisfied with what I said, but my pleading eyes made him choke the words of refusal in his throat.

Arthur said hoarsely, "I'm protecting you, Lucinda. Even though he is my uncle, I don't allow him to make fun of you. Just because he saved you once, don't be willing to let him play with you like that."

"Are not! He's not kidding me. He was very good to me. You see, he was willing to cover me with an umbrella in the