Evelina's words carried a different meaning.
At first glance, her remark seemed to fit the conversation between her and Declan, but upon further reflection, it became clear that Evelina was treating Xenia as if she were a prostitute!
She deliberately asked Xenia about the price of selling herself, as if all Xenia had to do was name a number, and that price would buy her for the night.
However, no one noticed the insult in Evelina's words because everyone assumed she was merely asking about the wage for hiring a maid.
Alexander's expression suddenly became icy.
Evelina had always mistaken his woman for a maid—was he supposed to be pleased by that?
"Miss Kensington," Alexander said coldly, "You have a serious misunderstanding. Who told you she's..."
He was about to reveal Xenia's true
