125 - Sol - Blade - Althea

ADAN STONE.

After the event outside the packhouse, Lucy and I excused ourselves so we could freshen up before breakfast, as we promised my family that we would explain more while eating. But since it was still early, we were planning to play hooky for a while in our room, but the plan ended abruptly even before it started, even before we could reach our room.

Blade cornered me in the hallway leading to the stairs and requested to speak with me alone. From the expression on his face, I knew he would not accept a no, so I told my little bunny to go ahead and wait for me in our room instead, and I went with Blade into my office.

I heard him lock the door as I made my way to my chair, and as soon as I sat down, he threw a thick envelope on my desk.

"What’s that?" I asked as I leaned forward and grabbed it.

I opened it to find stacks of cash inside. I didn’t ask again, but I raised it and waited for his reply.

"For Althea." He answered in a cold voice.

"I’m not sure I understand," I told