Chapter 183

• When Maximilien arrived at the mansion in the late afternoon, Roshene's father and stepmother were there, gathered in the main hall along with Sasha, Marina, and nanny Abigail. Mr. Volkov looked dejected and sorrowful, with red eyes and a distant gaze, while his wife showed no signs of having cried, but a slight look of concern could be perceived on her face. Sasha and Marina were in tears, both blondes inconsolable, and the nanny was trying to comfort them, although it was impossible, with such a situation, no one in that house could have peace.
• "Any news?" the magnate asked upon arrival.
• "None," Abigail replied in a subdued voice.