Chapter 411

Author's pov Zane, standing beside Maggie, frowned and shook his head. "That doesn't make any sense, "he said. "Why would Cece and Sebastian ever hurt Daisy ? She's family. They were staying at the estate as guests. What motive could they possibly have ? " Maggie hesitated, her face perfectly arranged into an expression of reluctant sorrow. "As for the reason… I can't say. " Zane's patience snapped. His voice came out sharp and commanding. "What do you mean you can't say ? Speak ! " Maggie lowered her gaze, her tone dropping to a trembling whisper meant for maximum effect. "I really can't. It's about Daisy's… reputation. " The implication hit Cecilia like a punch to the gut. Her heart sank as the meaning clicked. [ She's hinting that Daisy had feelings for Sebastian. She's trying to smear him. ] A wave of panic filled Cecilia's chest. If Maggie changed the story in front of everyone, especially the Coles, it would be a disaster. A rumor like that could spread very fast and destroy more