Secretary Winter snapped back to reality and quickly nodded, saying, "Mr. Forrest, I know that person... He probably didn't do it on purpose. Could we avoid sending him to the police?"

James didn't respond and walked straight into the castle. Serena, noticing his expression, hurried after him.

"Henry said he's sick. I think—"

"Serena," James interrupted, coming to a halt. "Have you considered what could have happened if that really was acid he threw?!"

Serena's face ...