Chapter 290 Locked

Oriana tipped her chin slightly toward Portia. "Take her to the next room. Lock the door. Unless I say otherwise, she is not to leave."

Her voice remained calm, almost gentle.

Portia stiffened, the color draining from her face. "I'm a marchioness—"

Hesta and Marta didn't let her finish. One seized Portia's arms while the other clamped a firm hand over her mouth.

Portia's protest dissolved into muf