CHAPTER 211

  Douglas chewed on his lips, glaring at Simone, who was bent over admiring the lilies in the packhouse garden. He had thought there might be some use for her after she brought the royalty stone to him. However, he realized keeping her wasn't of much use, and there was no need for him to keep her near.

  Simone has been acting weird lately, and he feared she might work against him. Unknown to her, Douglas had ordered some maids to keep close eyes on her. They have given him the same information at different times, saying she keeps sneaking in and out of his chambers when he isn't there. He thought she would fear for her life after he had threatened her with death.