"Has the news of tonight's events reached Douglas and Catherine?" John queried, his tone laced with a sense of urgency and a hint of skepticism.
Maintaining her steady gaze on Lucielle, Jenny offered her response. "No. My parents made a conscious decision to exclude Douglas from their surreptitious activities. They were planning to abduct Ara this evening and end her life during the ball. However, I am uncertain about the particulars of their scheme."
Upon hearing her confession, John's brow furrowed, and his eyes narrowed with suspicion. "Did you intend to disclose this information to us at any point?"
Jenny's shoulders sagged in response, a silent admission of her reluctance and remorse.
Before she could formulate a response, Lucielle interjected, her voice strained due to the pain r
