The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 19

Charlotte dropped her bag onto the bed and sat down, glancing around the room. The guest room was spotless, the air crisp, not a single hint that anyone had stayed here before.

She frowned a little, picked up her pajamas, and headed into the bathroom. After her shower, she automatically reached into her backpack for her white pill bottle.

Empty.

She shook it, hoping, but there was nothing left. Without her herbs, she couldn’t make more. Her frown deepened as she stared at the closed door, a flicker of worry in her eyes. She hesitated, then stepped barefoot onto the plush carpet.

Dragging the small table, she wedged it in front of the door. It didn’t seem secure enough, so she stacked a few chairs on top just to be sure. She studied her makeshift barricade, satisfied only when it looked impossible to open from the inside. Finally, she climbed back into bed, pulled the covers up, and let her eyes drift shut.

…

Meanwhile, in the study on the other side of the house, Anthony was up late finishing work. After his shower, he came out with just a towel slung low around his waist, showing off his toned chest. His short, dark hair was still damp, drops of water sliding down his defined abs, disappearing under the towel.

He sat down, phone in one hand, cigarette in the other.

“I never want to see those idiots in Cabinda again,” he said into the phone. He paused, flicking some ash away, his tone casual. “Break the leader’s hands.”

“Yes, sir.” Hans sounded respectful, as always. “Anthony, you should get some sleep.”

“Yeah.”

Anthony ended the call and was just reaching for a towel to dry his hair when a loud crash sounded from outside his window.

Helen’s panicked voice followed right after.

“Ms. Main!”

Charlotte?

Anthony shot to his feet, strode out onto the balcony, and looked down. There was Charlotte, dressed in a plain white nightgown, standing barefoot on the grass. Her long black hair whipped around her face in the wind, her head down so he couldn’t see her expression.

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