Chapter 328

But before she could reach the door, a large hand suddenly blocked her way. "Miss Godfrey, if you want to go in, we'll need to let them know first," the black-suited bodyguard said, bowing slightly. His tone was polite, but not something you could argue with. That's when Calliope realized she might've been a little too abrupt. Still, that voice she heard inside tugged at her heart like a hook, making her feel uneasy and urgent. "Sorry, could you please let them know I'm here?" The bodyguard gave a nod, entered quickly, and shut the door behind him. Calliope instinctively leaned forward for a peek but saw nothing except the thick pine trees in the courtyard-nothing she could make out. The bodyguard moved briskly to the corridor and quietly reported. "Sir, Miss Godfrey has come to see madam again. Shall I let her in now?" Lucas turned his head almost instinctively, his eyes landing on Conrad. He lowered his voice. "Your wife's here. You really want her to see you like this?" Conrad was s