Chapter 30: The Heiress's First Crush

[Juliette’s POV]

The horse throttled calmly up the slope of the Misty Hills.

The cool, damp air caressed my cheeks, and the smell of it, mixed with dewy grass, leaves and soil, filled my nose, sinking my insides into a tranquil mode.

The feel of Ralph’s strong arms around my waist spread my lips into a satiated smile. My back was leaning against his muscular chest, and I exhaled a peaceful sigh.

We had been chatting about the time he spent here in the Lux mansion and the sights he saw during the tour, as well as the people he met, especially Tommy.

He chuckled above my head. “What do you think Tommy said to me? I asked him for permission to punish his aunt, and he said she deserves to be punished.”

I knitted my brows slightly. “That little rascal.”

“He’s a charmer.”

I looked over my head and then up at him. “You’re the real charmer, I heard.”

“What?” He laughed lightly.

I turned back to the front and said, “Agatha told me that Tommy’s been following you around, didn’