I decided to have words with Emily as Beatrice sat beside me. Emily was brought by my guard near the swimming pool. "Finally, I have gotten you even with all your plans," I said to Emily, who had her head down. She couldn't say a word, rather kept her head on the ground.

"You may say all you want, but be rest assured, Isabella, Atlas and I will get to the root of this," she replied, finally lifting her gaze to meet mine. I looked at Beatrice, and we laughed over Emily's words. Her defiance was almost amusing, considering the position she was in.

---

Once Emily and Atlas were...