Chapter 124
Stephanie's point of view
Pure terror, panic, and sheer horror instantly coursed through my veins like a sudden strike of lightning. My naked frame convulsed with a suppressed tremor beneath the blankets. Damn it!
Did that wretched maid actively relay something suspicious to his ears? Or did he discover the intricate details of my relationship with Cedric through his own terrifying methods? Desperately trying to anchor my pale features to project absolute sincerity, I stated in a trembling, choked whisper: "No... absolutely not. I do not permit him."
