God only knows how many stairs they climbed or which halls they passed through before finally reaching the main entrance…
Jacob punched in the code, opened the door, and slid it aside to let Diana step out first.
He noticed the flush on her cheeks and gave a faint smile.
How innocent she looked—how could she possibly face Matthew?
-"My God… this place is huge…"
A few meters from the entrance, the area was adorned with stairs and a fountain, surrounded by towering trees.
She wondered if the mansion might be nestled in a forest.
_"Come on, I told them to bring the car here so you wouldn't be troubled,"
Jacob said.
-"No need for that.
I… I…"
_"Better stop being so shy, little one.
It's not your fault you're here, and I haven't seen any bad behavior from you.
Just relax… why are you so stressed?"
As they descended the entrance stairs, Jacob tried to ease Diana's tension with his words.
_"Maybe something happened, and Matthew's get tired of you.
Hmm?
_Just stay out of his sight for a while…
Everything will be fine, I promise."
Diana had no reply, so she forced a weak smile instead…
They reached the car, and he opened the door for her.
_"Sit… we'll move in a bit."
After she settled inside, he closed the door and walked over to one of the bodyguards, engaging in conversation.
She stared at him.
That softness was gone now.
She could even see the bodyguard listening with a hint of fear and caution.