Cassie’s eyes turned bloodshot, her fingers trembling slightly as she wiped away the tears streaming down her cheeks.

Her head remained bowed as she spoke, her voice small and fragile.

“I’m sorry for the misunderstanding… Please forgive me, Master… Mistress.”

Reed didn’t soften not even a fraction, his gaze remained cold, sharp enough to cut through her like glass.

“I don’t ever want to see you set foot in this mansion again.”

The words felt like a final verdict making Cassie nodded slowly.

“Yes… Master.”

She turned to leave, step by step, quiet and obedient but the moment her back faced them, everything changed.

The tears stopped and her expression...