Although the chaos of the ruined silent auction was finally behind them, it seemed as though a storm was still brewing inside William's heart.
After Amelie Bennett brought the event to a swift end, forcing the guests to disperse, William asked if Anna would ride back to the Garrel mansion with him. She had assumed he wanted to discuss the success of her first mission.
The adrenaline from putting Susanne in her place still lingered, making her heart race with excitement. William, on the other hand, appeared grim and remained silent throughout the entire ride back to the mansion.
