Chapter 23 Irene's Surprise Arrival

• "They sent me here for help, ma'am. I come from the estate, my child, Adelaide Valencia, the third daughter of Mr. Bahram Valencia and the late Mrs. Amaranta, recently married to Mr. Egil, is being secretly tortured. The master, who is currently traveling, is unaware of it. I fear for her life, Mrs. Irene."
• "Who told you that I could help young Valencia?"
• Of course, Irene already knew about her nephew's wedding and the flight of the original bride, and that Adelaide had replaced her sister in the engagement. The gossip had reached her ears from the household staff.