"I have to go back to Twin Dragons, Anne," Bella ignored Eland's warning. She kept pleading with Anne, who didn't know what to do. "I'm sure Sam will forgive me. Beatrice is a good girl, Beatrice won't—"

"I said don't disturb her," Eland's grip on Bella's neck tightened. Bella's eyes widened in shock. She reached for anything on the table to free herself, but it was useless. Eland's strength held power over her. "Haven't you learned from past mistakes?"

"Don't cause a scene, Eland."

That voice made Eland turn. And Anne as well. Following the direction of the voice, they saw a woman wearing a red dress, her long wavy...