Chapter 172:Bitter Confrontations

(Scarlett's POV) The morning began peacefully enough, but peace doesn’t last long in this world, especially not in Roman’s villa. I sat by the window in the study, letting the sunlight warm my skin. The snow created an unbroken white blanket across the ground. It was perfect—too perfect. Inside, my thoughts were far messier. Roman had left earlier with Aiden. His directions had been clear: stay in the villa with Mrs. Wilson and avoid contact with anyone suspicious. Naturally, he expected trouble. The knock at the door pulled me from my restless thoughts. Mrs. Wilson stepped inside, her polite yet firm demeanor settling the air instantly. "Miss Scarlett," she said, her voice skirting the edge of hesitance. "Sarah Winter is at the security gate. She’s requesting to see you." I stiffened at the mention of that name. A rush of memories surfaced—memories I worked hard to quell. My face remained calm even as my hand tightened on the armrest. "No," I said firmly, my voice as cold as th