My suitcase slipped from my hand and hit the ground with a thud.
The sliver of sunlight vanished as dark clouds closed over the sky again.
The security guard hurried to open the gate. Every face turned toward the entrance.
Megan's triumphant expression hadn't yet faded. She stood in the middle of the hall with my necklace around her throat, and her surprise at Elliot's return quickly gave way to delight.
As far as Megan was concerned, his early return was perfect timing.
Now that Elliot was home, she could immediately show him what an attentive personal maid she would be.
She smoothed her clothes and deliberately adjusted her collar to put the necklace on display. Then she called out sweetly to the servants beside her.
"Why are you all standing there? Go welcome Mr. Ashford!"
She w
