"Does it hurt?" Arianne's tone was neither cold nor warm.
Looking at her sidelong, Frank said, "Don't forget, sir asked me to keep her alive."
Arianne pursed her lips, falling silent.
Another subordinate reached out to grab Ivana Bennett, she sidestepped, evading his hand.
"I can walk on my own." Turning partly towards the duchess, she raised the corner of her mouth ever so slightly, "Don't worry, I'll be fine. Please take a rest, Countess."
Judy hurriedly stood up, forcibly pulling the furious duchess to sit on a cushion.
Ivana signaled Judy with her eyes to keep an eye on the duchess. She then took a step forward, approaching Frank and Arianne.
"I know you're here to capture me. They have nothing to do with this. Let them go!"
"Ha..." Arianne laughed loudly, "Oh my, what a charitable little angel. I'm falling in love with you...therefore...I want all of them to accompany you in death!"
Lifting her eyes to look at Arianne, Ivana slightly narrowed her dark pupils.
