Chapter 183. Arrival of the New Enemy

The Beverly villa was more than just the moderate house that Nathan shared with Crystal, Helen, and all staff. What made it what it was, what made it special – was the grounds. There was the view, the trees, the animals, and the other buildings. These included servant accommodations, a shed, two guest houses, and the stables.

The stables were seldom used, though, so when Helen heard the sound of a horse-drawn carriage coming from that direction, she was more than a little bit surprised. Who is that? – she wondered. She looked around the room, but there was no one to ask. When Crystal and Nathan came in, he had gone directly to his study, and she had gone to her room, and after greeting them, Elma had drawn herself a mineral bath to help with her wounds.

The carriage looked European. It was fringed with gold, and there was a guard on either side of it, each on horseback. When it stopped, the guards got down from their horses. They opened the carriage doors, and a pretty w