After giving the instructions to the housekeeper, Chase took quick paces ahead.

Laurence told Noelle, “I told you not to follow me.”

“I want to keep my master safe.”

Noelle answered in a rigid, no-nonsense manner.

“Noelle, can we drop the formal title, please?”

“Sir.”

Laurence stopped and cocked his head back to snap an angry look at Noelle.

Noelle halted her footsteps, staying six feet away from Laurence. Though her expression was a picture of respect, her eyes flickered with deter