Edgar's reaction was immediate.

He turned sharply and strode toward her, stopping only inches away. The air between them became heavy, suffocating. Eleanor instinctively took half a step back, but held his gaze, far too proud to admit fear.

“Go ahead and try to stop me,” Edgar said, his voice low, controlled, but carrying a dangerous edge. “You're standing in a mansion purchased by this ‘Black man’ right here, who is anything but miserable.”

He leaned forward slightly, his presence imposing. Hi