Chapter 1736

The best time to collect petals that morning had already passed, so Willow and Nicola decided to wait until the afternoon to start harvesting. Their perfume formula required a variety of flowers and leaves. While the estate did have dedicated flower fields, the property was massive. Gathering all the materials they needed would take considerable time. To make the most of it, they decided to split up. Nicola exited from the front of the villa while Willow headed out the back. However, the moment Nicola stepped out, a hand clamped tightly around her waist. "Nicola!" She didn't even need to look up to know who it was—Silas. His unrelenting obsession was unmistakable. Her body tensed. Memories of him forcibly taking her to that deserted island flooded her mind. It was a horrifying experience she hadn't fully recovered from. Even now, the sight of him made her shiver involuntarily. "Let go, Mr. Burley!" she demanded. She tried to remind herself that this was the site of the Inte