CHAPTER 6

“It's late. You should go home now.” Preston glanced at her before returning his attention to the document in his hands.

Rhea’s face turned pale. The look Preston had sent her way was so cold and uncaring, She looked out the window before asking timidly, “Can you drive me home? It’s too dark outside, and I’m scared.”

Preston did not even bother to look up as he replied, “I have some business matters to take care of. I'll ask Ethan to drive you home.”

Dissatisfaction rose within Rhea, but she stifled the need to express it in Preston’s presence.

Preston had been treating her nicely in an effort to make up for what happened five years ago, but it was obvious that he only saw her as his friend at best.

However, Rhea was not the type to give up easily. Only she was worthy of being the mistress of the King household. “Okay. I'll take my leave now, then. Don’t stay up too late.”

Finally, the peace in the study was restored. Preston, irritated by Luna’s behaviour and words, massaged the spa