Chapter 333

Anne drew a slow breath and, still feigning indifference, sneered. "I have no idea. It's just a dog. Why are you all so worked up? What does it have to do with me?" With that, she turned as if nothing had happened and started back up the stairs. But Giselle broke. Her restraint snapped in an instant. Suddenly, she lunged forward to the coffee table, snatched up a fruit knife from the platter, and without a flicker of hesitation hurled herself at Anne's back. The blade drove in. Anne shrieked, a raw, piercing scream as her body collapsed to the floor. Before Giselle could strike again, Gideon launched forward and seized her wrist, wrenching the knife from her grip. The room froze in horror. Renee went pale as death. Trembling, she rushed to Anne's side and, seeing blood pouring from the wound, shouted at Tony in panic. "Do something! Get her bandaged, now!" Tony's instincts as a doctor overtook any anger or shock. Without wasting a word, he lifted Anne into his arms and carried