Gideon was still too young, too easily swayed by Evelina's seductive charm.
"Miss Kensington, you're absolutely innocent. I believe you."
Gideon declared, his voice slightly unsteady as he felt a very particular part of his body turn rock hard—completely out of his control. He let out a small cough, trying to mask his discomfort.
Then, he turned eagerly to Xenia. "Xenny, can you forgive Miss Kensington?!"
Gideon had no clue about the deep-rooted malice Evelina held towards Xenia. In his simple, straightforward mind, Evelina was nothing more than a cute, clumsy, lively girl with a good heart.
And in his uncomplicated, muscle-bound logic, he thought Xenny's never been the petty type. She's always been generous and forgiving. She never holds grudges.
So, surely, she could forgive Evelin
