Trent sneered, “How long has it been since that old man got involved in domestic affairs? Do you honestly still expect him to come back?”
“Oh, he will definitely come home this time. We just need to secure one thing. It’s his sweetheart we’re talking about, after all. We can’t even compare to her.”
“Oh okay.” Trent pulled back and raised his eyebrows at Keith.
“I think I understand now. Are you jealous?”
“Fuck off!”
Hannah was blissfully oblivious to this little exchange and just went about her day. It was in the middle of the next day when she discovered that her evening dress had been cut into strips. It was literally unwearable.
The butler was summoned, and he stood at the door with a somber expression.
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“With all due respect, Miss Moore, mo one was given access to your room without your permission.”
Just then, Edwin appeared with Johanna in tow.
“Get in there!” he said, tossing her into the room.
“Here, Hannah!
I’ve brought the culprit!”
Johanna stumbled inside, her eyes immediately flying to the ruined dress laid out on the bed. Fear overtook her, but she quickly covered it up with a sneer of disdain.
“What do you think you’re doing? Are you insane? Why did you bring me here?”
“Did you do this?” Hannah asked. She appeared utterly composed, though her tone implied that she was stating a fact rather than making an inquiry.
“What did you just say?” Johanna raised her voice and pointed at the shredded dress.
“How dare you accuse me? I never touched your stuff!
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Stop trying to frame me!”
Hannah gave her a look like she had just turned into a clown.
“When did I ask you to fetch something from my room?” she asked in a much colder voice.
“I”
Johanna stuttered slightly, rolling her eyes.
“I must have mistaken what I heard. But one thing is sure: I didn’t tear your dress. I couldn’t have even had the time to do that; the butler was here when I came in. So please, don’t accuse me.”
“I admit I was here when she came in,” the butler said, nodding gravely.