At that moment, Ian stood there and looked at Monica in a daze. He only came to his senses a few minutes later before taking off his coat.

His face was filled with conflict and fear as he did that while muttering, “Mistress, you’re kind and usually treat the servants well. You are like a fairy from heaven. How could I dare offend you? However, I don’t dare defy Lady Denise’s orders so I’ll take off my clothes and pretend that we slept together. Tonight, I’ll sit beside you and promise not to to