Chapter 42

• Stephen was shocked by Ian's question. As he reached out and touched the corner of his lips, he felt blood there.
• In response to Ian's question, he turned his head toward him and asked, "What do you mean, Ian?"
• Ian grabbed his collar in anger. Stephen cast a glance in the direction of his maids, who appeared to be in utter disbelief at Ian's actions. Stephen gave them a signal to leave them alone. They bowed their heads and left from there.