Chapter 22

Anna was returning to her guest chamber from breakfast when a man approached her .

"Excuse me , miss ?" He said , voice smooth . She was well aware of who this man was .

"Yes , mr.Belle ?"

Nathan gave one of his signature smirks and said ,"I was hoping to speak with you . Privately ." Her brows raised .

A few drinks and sweet talks later , Anna was fully under Nathan's control .

"So", he began , finally coming to the topic . "What sort of a relation does Carina have with Thomas ?" She raised her brows .

"Well , it's a long story ."

"Tell me . Won't you , Anna ?" He flirted .

Anna's heart melted in seconds . "Our family has been wealthy for ages . When we were children , Carina's father brought Thomas home . He was his friend's son . They were...poor to say the least . They couldn't even afford food . So Carina's mother made Thomas our servant . He was Eleven maybe . He would clean dishes , look after the kennels and all the dirty work . No one treated him well . Except Carina . She used to melt for him ." Her voice took a bitter turn .

"They used to be best friends . And as time passed , they...fell in love ."