Adrian glanced at May and chuckled lightly. "Since we can't go in, let's light up the room and see if the man hiding inside comes out."

Everyone felt that this was a good idea. Without waiting for Claude's orders, someone brought out firewood, ready to burn the room down.

May looked at Claude sadly and asked, "Sir, why must you insist on knowing the truth?"

"May, you've been with me for a very long time. You should know the house rules. Your actions are unacceptable, and there's nothing I can do about it," Claude said as he suppressed his anger.

May slumped to the ground. She thought she had kept her secret well hidden, not anticipating Axel to harbor such intense resentment toward her. He had been observing her for a long time, so it was natural that he had noticed her abnormal behavior.

Another servant came forward and asked, "Sir, should we burn the room?"

"No! Don't!" May shouted in a panic. She turned to the room and called out, "I think you should come out now."

Claude si