The housekeepers and chefs had already heard the noise and come running along to see what was happening.
It had come from the gate something had slammed into it hard enough to make the whole courtyard shake. Everyone stared in that direction while I pushed my way through the crowd.
Felicia was arguing with one of the guards. She wanted to leave, and they were refusing to let her out, the same way they had refused me.
Lorenzo had ordered that no one leave or enter the mansion grounds without his approval. Only he and Victor were allowed out, and Victor only because he was Lorenzo’s PA.
Felicia was shouting at the guards, throwing insults at them. I let out a breath.
They were only doing their jobs.
There was no one around to calm things down. Lorenzo and Victor were both still away, s
