Chapter 42: The Villa without a Soul

The butler stood by the gate and didn't immediately open it. The iron chains hanging to the side weren't locked, but they gleamed ominously in the cold. The butler gave a slight bow to Haeqin, his smile still polite but his words chilling: "Miss Haeqin, our young master has a serious aversion to germs, so please enter alone." Anyone could see that the so-called aversion was just an excuse to keep Haeqin alone inside. Haeqin weighed her options. If she refused now, even if she made it safely home, Ebels would know she hadn't actually met Dickson today. That would only lead to another round of scolding. Moreover, Ebels was determined to marry her off to the Kuboya family. Even if they didn't meet today, they would eventually. If she offended Dickson today, future encounters might be even more terrifying. Rokudia knew he had no right to speak in this place. He looked at Haeqin, his worry not hidden. The butler noticed Rokudia's expression and spoke with a cold smile: "If you're