"Brother ‌Michael! Why didn’t you let me know you were coming?" Abigail greeted with a wide smile, embracing him with familiarity.

Taking the opportunity, Rianne wriggled her wrist free from his grasp and flexed it, which had been pinched painfully.

Feigning casual interest, Abigail noticed the flowers in Rianne’s workspace and said, "That bouquet is beautiful! I saw a man visit you today. Could it be that he sent these flowers?"

"If I’m not mistaken, that man was Joshua from the Reeves family. I didn’t realize you had such good connections to actually be seen with Young Master Reeves."

"None of your business," Rianne’s eyes narrowed, her tone frostier than...