Chapter 320: Partners (2)

"Duke Collins, your wife, and I have come to ask for a favor."

"I've already done the two of you a favor by letting you spend the night here. Do not ask for more or you will find yourself where your bag is," Edgar replied, continuing to read up on updates concerning Federick. "How did the two of you get in? The door was locked and it is my understanding you do not have a key," he said to Alessandra.

"My bag is outside?!" Erin exclaimed. She thought by now it was in the room she would be sleeping in.

"Alfred told me where he kept the spare for himself," Alessandra replied. Alfred didn't question why they were attempting to enter Edgar's study when it was locked which meant he wanted to be alone. He just told them the exact location of the key in his room.

"Of course, he would," Edgar muttered, making a mental note to get back at Alfred and take away his key. "What is it?"