Chapter 12: Surrendering to the Enemy & An Unexpected Ally

[Juliette's POV]

That son of a bitch used me as a tool to test for poison! He waited for me to take a bite off my plate, saw that I was fine, which meant that my food wasn’t laced with poison, and then switched his plate with mine!

I scowled at the empty chair beside me. Last night, after what he did for me, bringing me back to the places of my childhood and giving me a peaceful moment, I thought, maybe deep down he’s actually a kind person. Well, kind person my ass.

“Madam, are you done?” Margaret’s stone cold voice pierced the air above me.

Ralph had left thirty minutes ago so there was only Margaret and I in the dining area.

I looked up from my own empty plate at her frosty face, then rearranged my features into a bright smile. “What is it, Margaret?”

“It’s time for your chores, Madam.”

Did I hear wrongly? “Chores?” I asked.

The corner of her lips lifted wickedly. She stepped closer and lowered her voice to an almost inaudible range, “Being the Don’s wife doesn’t make