Chapter 103. Unrest
Immediately after their secret meeting, Bernard was the first to step out of the reading room.
He carefully walked around the mansion, making sure no one was nearby who could see Cassandra leaving, except for the guards, who were always stationed around.
Once he confirmed the coast was clear, he returned to the reading room and signaled Cassandra to come out.
Cassandra stepped out with visible discomfort and fear. Her heart raced as she moved, terrified of being seen by Maria or Bernard’s parents. Shame weighed her down so heavily that she kept her head bowed, unable to walk with confidence.
Without delay, Bernard called one of the drivers to take Cassandra home. She hurried to the car, quickly hopping in and covering her face with her hands to avoid being recognized by anyone.
As the driver started the car and pulled out of the mansion, Bernard stood in the yard, watching with a satisfied smile curling his lips.
’Good. I’ve handled her well. Now let the information start flowing,’ Bernard thought smugly as he turned and walked back into the house.
But as soon as he entered the living room, his heart skipped a beat. There, seated and watching him intently, was Beta Gilbert.
Bernard greeted his father, trying to appear casual, but guilt made it difficult to meet his father’s gaze. He was about to walk past and head to his room when Beta Gilbert’s question froze him in his tracks.
"Won’t you tell me who she is to you now?" his father asked firmly.
Bernard slowly turned back, meeting his father’s sharp eyes. "Who are you talking about, Dad?"