Chapter 115: Chapter 115

Lucien's POV

My eyes narrowed the moment I heard that voice. The Master's child? What does that mean?

To everyone's greatest surprise, it was Mona, Madison's best friend and a slave.

“Who do you think you are? What made you think you have a say here? Shut your pit, and don't say a word” Bianca glared hard at her.

“Let her, Bianca. Let her speak. What are you talking about, Mona? What do you mean when you say that I have a child?” I arched my eyebrows.

“Mona, you promised not to tell anyone. Please I'm ready to die even if it means dying with the secret” Madison cried out, and Mona shook her head in disagreement.

“I wanted to agree with you, Madison. But I'm sorry I can't stand here and watch you get killed alongside your secret. I just want you to know that whatever I'm doing is for your own good” Mona replied to her.

With a roar, I yelled at them; “Don't let me repeat myself. What are you talking about?”

“Madison is pregnant, master. You're the one responsible for her pregnancy” Mona announced, and I stared at her emotionlessly.

“Pregnant? What do you mean by that? Have you forgotten she was found cheating on the master with Mateo, the field Master? What makes you think the master is really responsible for her pregnancy?” Bianca scoffed, and I bowed my head. She might be right!

“The master is the father of the child. Madison had absolutely nothing to do with Mateo” Mona defended her.

“I've always thought you were smart, but you just disappointed me. How do you expect us to believe such a lie? The master caught them together” Bianca snorted, and Mona smiled.

Walking straight to me, she handed a paper to me. I took the paper from her, and read it aloud.

“This is a note that Axel and I found inside the dungeon where Mateo died. Obviously, he was the one who wrote that down” Mona added.

“I just want to use this medium to ask for Madison's forgiveness. I know I might not do this in person because I'm in pain. Madison, I apologize for setting you up. It was all….” I read, and turned sharply to Mona, who bowed her head.

“Why is this incomplete? Why didn't he finish?” I freaked out.

“I think he died while he was writing. Maybe he was actually poisoned” Mona snapped.

“Release Madison” I ordered, and the guards rushed to her. She was untied, but Emery spoke up.

“Master, I just wanted to remind you of something. No slave is allowed to carry the Master's child, what I'm trying to say is that you shouldn't forget that Madison is guilty. She can't be pregnant for you because it's forbidden”.

I turned to Madison. Tears were already rolling down her eyes, and seeing her tears moved me.

Madison fell on her knees with her hands up. “Please Master, just let me have the child after then you can kill me”

“You shameless wretch! You're supposed to be ashamed of yourself. A slave that got pregnant for the master should be beheaded. So, you've not been taking the contraceptive herbs?” Bianca glared hard at her.

“Keep quiet! Madison is an exception” I held her hand, and everyone gasped in shock.

Bianca's POV

I walked down the hallway in anger. Madison was spared after everything I did. The case even got worse because the Master in front of everyone said that Madison is his Mistress. Gosh! What then is left for my son and me?

That stupid Mateo, this is all his fault. Thank goodness I poisoned him on time, and he lost his life before writing all my secrets down. I have to do something, or should I ask Emery for help.

I was about to knock on Emery's door when I heard her speaking inside the room. Furthermore, I was forced to eavesdrop because of how they lowered their voices.

“That bi·ch Bianca, she must be thinking that I'm siding with her. I know almost all of her secrets now. Actually, I overheard her conversations with Mateo. I'm going to blackmail her with them” I heard her laugh mischievously.

My eyes widened in shock. Gritting my teeth, I tightened my fist in annoyance, so she's been wanting to outsmart me all along. Nothing will stop me, not even Emery.

I quickly brought out the paring knife that I had hidden with me. Furthermore, I heard footsteps approaching, and hid at the other corner. I saw her maid Maria walk out with Rodolfo, the guard.

As soon as they disappeared, I looked around to make sure no one was watching. I knocked on the door, and Emery opened the door.

“Oh! Hi, Bianca” She smiled at me.

Such a lying snake!

“Hi Emery. I'm here to give you a little present” I smirked at her, and she raised her brows.

“Present? What's the occasion?” She smiled. The occasion is her death, of course.

I brought out the paring knife, and she gasped in shock. “W…what do you mean?”

“I know everything now, Emery. You're going to blackmail me, right? I'll end you then” I whispered, and before she could say a word, I already stabbed her with a knife on her neck.

“Bianca…. Ouch… B… Bianca” She groaned, and blood oozed out of her neck. I hid the knife under my dress, and wiped my bloody hand on her.

“You can never ruin in my plans” I mumbled, before sneaking out of the room…