Chapter 2007

Manfred hadn't been at Atkinson Residence for the past few days, and no one knew his whereabouts. Sterling brushed off the thought. He doubted Manfred's capacity for such action. Years of manipulation had reduced Manfred to a shell of a man, utterly incapable of carrying out something like Edson's assassination, especially given the constant security surrounding him. An unseen force appeared to be at work in Everholm, and the thought of this left Sterling uneasy. He prided himself on knowing everything that happened in Everholm, yet this was beyond his grasp. With a furrowed brow, he turned and left. The two maids, despite their disdain for Vivian, had no choice but to obey Sterling's orders. They hadn't been fortunate enough to earn his favor. Once the maids left to fetch her meal, Vivian sprang into action. She rushed to the door, cracked it open, and scanned the hallway. Two men stood guard just down the corridor with swords at their sides and sharp, disciplined stances. T