"You're not married yet, so nothing's set in stone. And that Miss Jacobs... I can tell she's no pushover. What if she sets her sights on Mr. Valerius? They have years of history between them. Miss Sterling, I'm just afraid you're so young you'll get the short end of the stick." Ms. Sutton pleaded earnestly, but she didn't dare speak too loudly. They were about to pass Damien Valerius's study, and the bodyguards Joanna Jacobs had brought were standing right outside the door. "Look at that pomp! There are hardly any people in this whole villa, but she insists on posting two guards at the study door. Who is she even trying to guard against?"
Listening to Ms. Sutton, Aurora Sterling looked up and saw for herself the two bodyguards Joanna Jacobs had brought. They were standing vigilantly on either side of the study door, looking quite imposing.
As they neared the study, Ms. Sutton fell silent but continued to give Aurora Sterling meaningful looks, urging her to be on guard.
