Emerald hadn't originally intended to take things this far, but I was being uncooperative-so I only had myself to blame. "Just do as I say!"

Filipe let out a quiet sigh before he nodded. "Understood."

Filipe left the hall, taking a few staff members with him. He stopped outside my bedroom and knocked lightly before speaking through the door. "Ms. Lanka, please come out. If you refuse, I will have no choice but to unlock the door with the spare key. Please don't make things difficult for me."

Behind him, one of the maids frowned in confusion. "Why are you treating her with so much respect? It's obvious Madam doesn't...