Chapter 6

Jasper walked out, leaving the room behind.

Now, it was just me, alone in the quiet.

I sat at the edge of the bed, gazing at the sea of red candles flickering all around me.

Suddenly, I couldn't help but laugh.

This was a high-stakes gamble... and I came out on top.

I woke up before the sun even rose, just like I always did.

It was a routine I'd built up over years.

Back at the Nicholson estate, there were no maids to keep watch over my courtyard at night.

Every morning, I had to get up by myself,…