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“Quiet.” Cattleya harshly ordered, not wanting to get angry at her. She could see the clear guilt in her eyes when she told her about Siegfried’s state. She was certain she regretted but no matter how genuine her feelings were, it was the least of her concern. Nobody messed with her staff without paying the appropriate price.
Scarlett couldn’t look at her. She knew what she did to the bodyguards was awful… but she never wanted them or anyone to get hurt. She mumbled, lowering her gaze, “I’m really sorry, Ms. Kir. It’s just... I really… I was so mad at you.”
“You don’t get to be mad at me. Ever.” There was nothing gentle in her voice this time. It was cold, dismissive. As if she was repulsed with her.
Scarlett momentarily looked towards the waves, her breath shaky, feeling a
