Edmond, however, seemed to be shocked and despondent by such words.
"At that time in the warehouse, Mr. Sterling's men said that the woman I love has the heart of a devil. I never believe them until now. I was too stupid to get myself hurt by you again and again." He smiled sadly.
With that, he broke the connection.
***
Charlotte was relieved to know that Edmond was leaving. He wouldn't be caught by the police, and she wouldn't be implicated.
In the evening, she ate a bit more at dinner time with a much better mood.
She just finished eating when a maid hurried in.
"Miss, you have a guest," said the maid.
"Who is that?"
"The same lame man who came to our house the other day to look for you."
Edmond?! Hadn't he left LA?
Why did he come to Royal Villa again?
Charlotte broke out in a cold sweat from the scare. She dropped her fork and walked out of the villa.
