Sophia felt guilty—what she was planning wasn't far off from murder, honestly.

"Just playing it safe," she said casually. "In a big place like Royalton, you never know who you might make enemies with."

"Get out of here." William motioned impatiently, still irritated by her sunglasses. "You're stumbling around like a blind person—it's getting on my nerves."

Behind her sunglasses, Sophia rolled her eyes hard while keeping a polite smile. She gave William a courteous bow ...