Chapter 10

~~~~~ Disentangling Mysteries ~~~~~

The chateau hummed with strain as Arnold's determined plans unfurled. Taylor conflicted between devotion and concern, kept on executing his lord's requests. The insight about Alice's supposed treachery with the first life partner spread quickly, creating shaded areas over her family's standing.

Amid the disarray, Alice ended up bound to the lavish walls of Arnold's house. The room's glory stood out strongly from the trepidation in her eyes as she argued for her opportunity. The housekeeper, trapped in the crossfire, quietly noticed the unfurling show.

As days passed, Arnold's tenacious quest for control increased. He moved chess pieces on the leading body of trickery, organizing a story that would keep Alice snared in his web. The pressure inside the manor reflected the tempest seething outside, an illustration of the strife inside its walls.

In the meantime, Taylor wrestled with the ethical ramifications of his activities. He was unable to shake of