Chapter 549

At Blackwood Manor, as evening settled in and the last of the daylight faded against the tall windows, Oriana had nearly finished going through the ledgers at her desk when Bram stepped inside, bringing Lina with him.

Oriana remained seated, her posture composed as she looked Lina over carefully from head to toe before speaking.

Lina lowered her gaze, her hands folded neatly in front of her. "Your