Chapter 97

"I have to go back to Twin Dragons, Anne," Bella ignored Eland's warning. She kept pleading with Anne, who didn't know what to do. "I'm sure Sam will forgive me. Beatrice is a good girl, Beatrice won't—" "I said don't disturb her," Eland's grip on Bella's neck tightened. Bella's eyes widened in shock. She reached for anything on the table to free herself, but it was useless. Eland's strength held power over her. "Haven't you learned from past mistakes?"

"Don't cause a scene, Eland."

That voice made Eland turn. And Anne as well. Following the direction of the voice, they saw a woman wearing a red dress, her long wavy hair adding a unique aura to the figure Anne had just met.

Her name was Flara Frederich. The ruler of Savannah who didn't want her name known by many. She used trusted aides to appear in public, but all decisions rested with her. Even those who merely met her had to have special appointments because it was difficult to see her. She controlled the illega