VICTOR
Things weren't unfolding as I had meticulously planned, but undeterred by the unexpected twists, I remained resolute to realign everything according to my desires. Manipulating Mykel had always proven a simple task in the past, and I was fully committed to repeating that feat once more.
With my car keys in hand, I strolled into the grand manor, my destination being the dining room. I paid no heed to any of the domestic staff who dared to offer a greeting or acknowledgement; in my eyes, they were all informers who whispered behind our backs when no one was watching, and I saw no reason to be friendly with them.
Upon my entrance into the dining room, I extended an insincere, apologetic smile toward Katherine. I was well aware of her irritation caused by my tardiness for the family
