The guards Mandy had called arrived swiftly. They were dressed in all black, looking like they were ready for battle. Mandy raised a confused brow at their intense appearance but said nothing.

They didn’t waste a second. One of them gently scooped Alina up while the other surrounded the exit, ensuring no one got in their way.

"Be careful with her," Mandy instructed. "She needs a doctor immediately. Don't tell Mrs Blackwood what happened , I'll do that myself."

"Yes, Miss," one of ...