Claire's POV

“Andy?!”

When I appeared at the doorway with Andy Barton, I saw the shock and fear on Maria’s face.

“Weren’t you detained by Louis? How are you here?”

“I’ve been in the next room all along, you b.itch! You’re so heartless and cruel!”

Andy’s teeth gnashed in fury, looking like he wanted to tear Maria’s fake face apart.

“You knew I did this for you! Yet you not only refused to plead with Prince Louis for me but also agreed to have me killed! Why? Maria? Why would you do this to me?!”

At this moment, Andy’s furious roars carried a hint of sobbing. This poor man probably...