Thalia's Pov
Vivian stumbled down two steps, trying to look composed, though her voice shook violently. "Adrian... Adrian, listen to me! This has nothing to do with Raphael! I... I am just punishing a maid! One of the new kitchen maids stole a gold watch from my room, so I locked her in the cellar until the police arrived! That's all! Do not open that door!"
"You f*****g monster!" I roared, turning back to the door and pulling on the iron handle with all my strength, but the lock wouldn't budge. "Adrian, open it!"
Adrian walked towards the door, his face dark. He looked at the padlock, then turned his gaze up toward the three maids standing terrified at the top of the stairs.
"Which one of you has the key?" Adrian asked. His voice was low, smooth, and laced with a cold threat that mad
