"Is this how you planned to kill me?" I asked, my voice unwavering, as a heavy atmosphere filled the room.
"Madam, what are you saying? Have you gone mad? Or did you forget why I married you in the first place? If you did, then let me remind you. I married you to protect you. That was my promise to Marquis Kael," he said, his brow furrowing with concern, his tone a mix of frustration and bewilderment.
"Yes, I know. You've repeated it so many times since I entered this mansion. But can you explain this? Can you explain why the entire mansion is empty, with only the Duchess here? Is this how this place operates, empty all night, or were you preoccupied with something else that required your absence?" I inquired, my gaze then falling upon Vix as she approached, her presence in the shadows fueling my anger.
"Madam, I don't understand your tone," he said, his own voice tinged with confusion.
"If you don't understand, allow me to be perfectly clear."
