Chapter 18

The guards' diabolical plot against Scarlett was foiled when they heard a creaking sound coming from the dungeon's depths.

"What was that?" one of the guards said as they exchanged glances.

"Go check it out!" As a result of this comment, one of the guards moved over to investigate the source of the noise, while the other laid Scarlett on the floor.

The guard soon returned, forcing the other guard to stand. "Who's there?!" he said as he braced himself for a battle.

Mark emerged from the shadows. "You have no right to torment Lord Nicolas' daughter!" His eyes are unfocused, and his hand is bloodied from the assault on the guard.

"Who are you and where are you from?" The tormentor remained cool and unconcerned.

Meanwhile, Scarlett lies down, but as soon as she hears her butler's voice, she struggles to open her eyes. "Butler Mark..." she says as tears build up in her eyes.

"Please forgive me for being late, my lady..." When staring at Scarlett'