Chapter 162: Marcus’s Manipulative Games

The mansion was unusually quiet, its grand halls echoing with an eerie stillness. Marcus walked through the corridors with purpose, his mind set on his next target: Amelia. He had seen how Cynthia treated her and knew that the tension between them could be exploited to his advantage. Reaching Amelia’s room, he knocked lightly before opening the door and stepping inside. Amelia looked up from her seat by the window, her eyes filled with surprise and a hint of apprehension. “Marcus, what are you doing here?” Marcus closed the door behind him, a disarming smile on his face. “I wanted to talk to you, Amelia. I think it’s time we had a little chat about Cynthia.” Amelia’s expression hardened. “I have nothing to say about her.” “Really?” Marcus raised an eyebrow, feigning surprise. “Because from what I’ve seen, she doesn’t exactly treat you well. In fact, she seems to go out of her way to make your life difficult.” Amelia sighed, turning her gaze back to the window. “It’s not you