Semua Bab Sold To The Devil: Bab 11 - Bab 20

The sound of footsteps running around the whole manor woke up from my slumber. I had passed out on the floor from crying. I got onto my feet and started to fix myself when I heard the sound of footsteps running outside of my room.I quickly rushed to the door and pressed my ear against it. "Lord Blade, Sir Artemis and his guests have arrived" I heard a female voice.The name 'Artemis' made my heart freeze as my blood turned cold. It couldn't be the same person! I thought. "I will be down in a minute!" Lord Blade said. Then, I heard footsteps walking away; assuming it was the maid. I waited a little longer, hoping to hear Lord Blade's footsteps walking away. The wait wasn't long and soon, the other footsteps faded into the corridor.I finally heaved a sigh of relief. My mind flooded with all kind of thoughts; especially after the mention of that particular name. I despartely wished for my thoughts to be wrong. Suddenly, my stomach growled, making me aware of the fact that I did not hav

Walking through the corridor on the ground floor, I opened a door at the very end which led to the basement where the dungeons were. I didn't care about the dinner where my guests were still waiting on me to join them. Instead I mind-linked Caspian and asked him to handle it for the night.I would take direct reports tomorrow morning; meaning, I will need to have the guests stay over for the night. No one in their right conscience would deny my orders and requests since I've created that fear within everyone to not go against my words.Clearing my mind, I went to the cell Artemis was in. My rage started to take over as soon as my eyes landed on his ugly face. Even though he didn't look a day over 40, he was nearing his mid-fifties. I've had my fair share of interactions with handsome men and Artemis could never compare to those. Had same gender sex not been looked down upon by our elders, I would've already presented them a male partner by my side. Better than wasting time on some chi

The arrival of the two men from the investigation team had already surprised me. I wasn't expecting them to be here since I didn't see a reason for them to visit me. But as soon as they mentioned it was regarding Gerald, Flora's father, my blood boiled and rage took over me. That good-for-nothing of a man was stirring up a lot of trouble for everyone.As expected, Gerald was arrested for being involved in illegal activities. I always had my doubts when it came to him."Our main reason of visit is Miss. Harper. We found out from Mr. Harper that she's been handed over to you as a compensation for the debt he couldn't clear out with you" Emmett said."Yes, she's staying here with me. We will talk in my study" I said and pointed at the stairs behind me."Before that, could you please hand over this envelope to Miss. Harper? We will talk to her after we talk with you. This letter will at least give her an insight on the purpose of our visit and what she would be expecting when we talk to h

I laid in bed as I mindlessly stared at the ceiling. The incident in the bathroom had absolutely scared the living lights out of me. My body trembled yet again at the memory.Except for that, I was closer to losing my mind by being forced to stay in my room. I had absolutely nothing to do. Though I would occasionally sit in the balcony, but that's all it is to do.My mind was still processing the arrest of my father. Despite Caspian offering proof, I didn't wish to see it. Because if it were to be true, I wouldn't be able to handle it.Sighing, I turned to my side, facing the balcony as I tried to get some sleep. But a knock on the door grabbed my attention. Too lazy to even move, I let the person come in. Except for Grace, no one would come in my room, so I didn't bother to check."At least have the decency to face the person when they talk to you" the familiar manly voice immediately made me sit up and turn to face him.Lord Blade stood a few feet away from my bed as he looked at me

Upon hearing Lord Blade's words, I tasted the curry and sure enough, it was salty. But Gwyndolyn never brought it up so I thought it was decent enough to the taste. "Flora made the curry! I apologise on her behalf! Give me some time, I will quickly prepare an alternative for you!" Gwyndolyn said."Weren't you doing your duty well? You were supposed to taste the food before being served. Had you not done that?" Lord Blade's words made Gwyndolyn wipe off the brave facade she had put on."That's not what I--""She had tasted it but never told me if it was eatable or not. Judging by her expressions, it seemed that the curry was decent!" I cut off Gwyndolyn before she could lie again. I hated her guts."It's not true! I had told her that the curry required more--" Lord Blade raised his hand, signalling Gwyndolyn to shut her mouth."You are dismissed for the evening. You may leave now" the warlock waved his hand in a dismissing motion.The maids left with Gwyndolyn after Lord Blade signall