Chapter 362. A Harsh Lesson

Zahra remained calm, her eyes lowered respectfully, “Why would you say that? I never gave the key to Caitlin, and she never asked me for it!”

Carmen was shocked, her eyes nearly popping out of their sockets as she sharply demanded, “Zahra! What did Caitlin promise you? Are you helping her hide the truth? If you weren’t working with her, how else would the gate to the West Garden be open?”

“I truly don’t know anything about it!” Zahra’s voice shook as she tried to explain, her eyes filling with tears as she dropped to her knees in front of Timothy. “Master, I have served The Yuncey Family for so many years, you know my character. How could I ever break your orders?”

“Enough, Zahra, I trust you.” Timothy was quick to help Zahra up, his belief in her unwavering.

“Grandfather, she’s lying to you! She’s lying! Don’t believe her! It’s all Caitlin’s plan... She’s the one behind this!” Carmen refused to let it go. She had already set the trap, and now her people had