"You're putting yourself in a dangerous situation if you choose to keep him in the villa. Don't forget that it was him who took me to your engagement party with Emily!"

Brendan narrowed his eyes, his tone filled with contempt as he nonchalantly addressed Deirdre, "So, are you suggesting that you have a close relationship with him, and I should be wary?"

Deirdre felt stunned by Brendan's words.

He leaned in, his dark eyes fixed on her as if trying to peer into her soul. "It's naïve of you to t