Chapter 195
Author: T.K
last update2024-08-10 23:29:03

Ethan's mind raced as he stared at the man before him, disheveled and trembling. The revelation of a man disguised as a maid sent ripples of confusion and alarm through the room. The guests, huddled together, exchanged frantic whispers, their eyes wide with shock. Ethan, however, forced himself to remain calm, his instincts as a leader kicking in. He needed answers, and fast.

The man, now stripped of his disguise, looked up at Ethan with a mix of fear and defiance. His face, once obscured by heavy makeup, was now a patchwork of smeared foundation and sweat, revealing sharp features beneath. His eyes darted around the room like a cornered animal, searching for any escape. But there was none. The guests had formed a makeshift barrier, their fear palpable but their curiosity stronger.

"Who are you?" Ethan's voice was firm, leaving no room for evasion. "And why were you pretending to be a maid?"

The man swallowed hard, his throat bobbing nervously. For a moment, it seemed as though he mig
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