Alicia lifted her eyes and gave a quick, meaningful glance toward the hunting hounds circling Zeppelin.
They had been stationed there for one purpose: to silence anyone who dared breathe Rebecca’s name.
But the man before them was Duke Latranis.
The hound, realizing this was beyond its authority, hurried toward Octavio instead.
Karim narrowed his eyes and looked down at Alicia, who was frantically trying to change the subject.
“I’m flattered that you recognize me, but…….”
He studied her golden hair and deep blue eyes with deliberate slowness.
A spark of interest flickered in his gaze.
Karim’s lips curved into a mischievous smirk.
“That dazzling outfit that seems to imitate someone—does it reflect the Count’s taste, or is it the product of his desires? I suspect the latter.”
‘This man!’
His words were blatantly intended to corner her.
Alicia glared at him, eyes flashing with fury.
Karim seemed to find…
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