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I stand, unable to take this anymore, “Thank you, I will take that into consideration. Is that all?” Victor stares at me for a second more before nodding, “Yes, that is all. You must keep this quiet. You know that and I expect you to obey that.” I curtsy and hurry from the room. I stumble into the Sitting Room, knocking into a maid along the way. The second I spot Grace, I hurry over to her. She frowns, “What’s wrong? What happened?” I press my lips together and scan the room. The guards are all watching me. They must have been told by Victor to watch what I say. He doesn’t trust me not to tell Grace. As soon as I open my mouth to tell Grace the truth, a guard will stop me. It’ll only get the both of us into more trouble. I push cheerfulness into my voice, “Nothing, nothing at all. Wi
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