16. The Punishment

Ryan's voice made the man pressing on Vivian's body wake up immediately. Vivian covered her body with a blanket.

"I can't believe this," said Ryan, who stared intently at Vivian and the man. "How dare you sleep with my fiancé! You're just a lowly palace guard. Why do you dare to sleep with my fiancé?" Ryan snapped, pointing his sword at the naked man.

"Forgive me, My Lord. Forgive me; I didn't start it." The man shook his body while shaking his head and trying to get away from Ryan.

"Nonsense, I can't believe your excuses!"

"It's true, My Lord." The bodyguard knelt in front of Ryan. "It was Miss Vivian who asked me to have sex with her. I refused, but Miss Vivian threatened to report me to you. Accusing me of trying to harass her. If you believe Miss Vivian's complaint, I am afraid of losing my job and, of course, my life."

"Bullshit, if you're being pressured, but why did I see you enjoying it so much earlier."

"My Lord, spare me. I am not lying; Miss Vivian threatened me. But because