Love for sale

e entered, his eyes blazing with ange

herbs for Mrs. Whita

to accomplish such a simple tas

liation. "I'm sorry, Lord

ve no patience for your excuses

placed the platters of food on the table, she accidentally knocked over a gl

r's face darkened with fury. "

lara whispered,

g her across the face. The force of the blow sent h

e spat. "You're

hem fall. She straightened herself, taking a deep brea

he said coldly. "Clea

k her, but she focused on her task, determined not to show any more weakness. As she

fear and anger. She looked at herself in the mirror, the red mark on her cheek a

l violence. The realization filled her with a renewed sense of determination. She could not allow herse

y Meredith entered. Elara tensed, unsure of what to expect.

voice gentle. "I saw what happen

e how to respond. "I'm

't have to pretend with me. Alexander can be... diffi

ful smile. "Thank you, Lady

houghtful. "You're stronger than you t

oughts. The encounter had given her a glimmer of hope. Perhaps there wa

Hall. She adhered to Alexander's strict rules, careful not to provoke his ire. But inside,

lexander and one of his business associates. The associate, a man named Mr. Prescott, was demanding a signi

find a way to gather evidence of Alexander's misdeeds, she mig

tened to his phone calls, read documents left unattended in his study, and observed his interactions with h

meeting, leaving her with a rare opportunity. She rifled through his desk drawers, se

, she discovered a series of documents detailing fraudulent transactions and illegal

made copies, hiding them in a safe place. This was her chance to

ued to play the role of the obedient wife, careful not to arouse suspicion. But inside,

gaze bore into her. "Is something the mat

eplied smoothly. "Everyt

taken the first step toward freeing herself from Alexander's control.

are, all the while harboring the secret of the incriminating documents she had hidden away. Every interaction with Al

tudy, Elara slipped into the drawing room. Lady Meredith sat by the

h you privately?" Elara asked,

er expression curious. "Of

lone before speaking. "I've found somethin

yes narrowed with

ocuments detailing Alexander's fraudulent activities. Lady M

ded. "But I need your help. I don't know

htful. "You've taken a great risk, Elara. Bu

ted with hope. "W

eful. Alexander is a powerful man, and if he discover

at the thought