Chapter 14

It was absolutely dark inside. The air conditioner was set to an uncomfortably low temperature. The whole place felt like a cellar. Chelsea had taken great care to doll herself up before coming over to Tristan. She had chosen a racy, sensual outfit. Her bare shoulders and arms were covered in goosebumps now due to the biting cold. She ventured in cautiously, calling Tristan's name softly. However, no one responded. In the vast villa, all the maids who used to wait on Leticia were gone. There was only the hollow echo of her footsteps. Suddenly, Chelsea heard faint footsteps and looked up instinctively. She caught a glimpse of Tristan heading in a certain direction briskly. "Tristan!" Chelsea called out, but he didn't stop. She followed after him with her heart racing. The chilling temperature in the villa felt strangely unnatural. Yet, Chelsea convinced herself that the air conditioning happened to be set too low. Rubbing her arms and cheeks to warm herself, she made her way to