Chapter 61: The Moonlight Mystery

**Thelma Zane’s POV:** My father had been growing increasingly uneasy about Carolyn, the southern Duke’s daughter. After observing her odd behavior, he decided to bring the matter to the Duke’s attention. However, when the topic was broached, the southern Duke reacted in an unexpected and rather frustrating manner. “This is an insult,” he barked. “An insult to my daughter and me.” Despite my father’s persistent reasoning and appeals, the Duke stood firm in his refusal to investigate Carolyn. His dismissive attitude seemed contradictory; while he claimed to protect his daughter, he showed little concern for potential dangers surrounding her. This dynamic between the Duke and Carolyn struck me as peculiar and troubling. Eventually, after much negotiation, the southern Duke reluctantly allowed the security department to conduct a discreet witchcraft inspection on Carolyn. The condition was clear: Carolyn must remain unaware of the investigation. The operation was scheduled