Chapter 53

Liam’s POV

"You heard what Clara said just now. She said to your face that you were with my guard the day I gave you off. Is that true or not? I want to know what relationship you have with Tobias." I didn't want to believe the nonsense she had been telling me.

Her eyes widened, and she started shaking. "Master, I... Tobias and I are just friends. Trust me."

"Just friends?" I scoffed. "Then why did Clara mention that you two were spending a lot of time together? In a Serene place? Do you have any idea that you are mine? How many times do I have to warn?

"Master, it's not what you think," she tried to explain. "Tobias has been a good friend to me. He's helped me through a lot."

"Helped you through a lot?" I repeated, my voice rising. "So, while I gave you time off, you decided to spend time with another man, Maxine?

Her eyes filled with tears, but I was too angry to care. "Master, please, listen to me. It's not like that. I know yo