(Warning: This is chapter contains gore and abuse. It is not ideal for children or people with trauma. If you ever belong to these categories, please skip it for your own safety and welfare.) BLAIRE "Mother! You wouldn't believe what I just heard!" the high-pitched voice made my heart sink in hopelessness. The sound of her heels paused as she entered the room as if reading the atmosphere. Mother? Is she....I slowly lifted my head and the moment our eyes, she sneered at me with disgust and sashayed her way towards her mother. The color of her hair resembles the Empress but hers was longer and straighter.

BEN The mysterious lady walked past the people without averting her gaze away from me. I smirked at her gathered courage as she faced us with more confidence than before. "Forgive me for my late introduction, my lord. I am the new recruit of Jerome, you can call me Tori. I would be glad to be in your service." I narrowed my eyes and examined her carefully. Her clothes are not lavish unlike what the nobles wear and her unrefined actions made it enough to assume that she's a commoner like us. However, if she's a normal citizen, she wouldn't bother to cover her face. I stared at her intensely before I noticed something. Her eyes--she's hiding something. Now, if she's a spy, this will be more interesting. "Remove your mask." Her body tensed at my words but her eyes spea

BLAIRE "uuhhh... do you think this is fine?" I asked Eunice shyly as I stared at my reflection in the mirror. My mix-colored hair was temporarily dyed with blonde and neatly tied into a braided ponytail. Some loose strands fell but they don't look messy, rather they outlined my face in a pleasant way. The long dress I was wearing was similar to that of a maid with the colors white and black. Eunice's eyes twinkled as she excitedly looked at me from all sides. "My lady! You look so beautiful!" I hid my face in embarrassment as the other workers started to praise Victoria's beauty. Ah! I'm still not used to these stuffs! The head waitress entered and clapped her hands to catch our attention. "That's enough! Back to work!" I lifted my head and was surprised to see a familiar face behind her. "Evander!" He smiled gently a

BLAIREI took a sip from my cup and tried to ingest my disgust in its taste. Ahhh! It's really bitter! Eunice told me that I could put sugar if I want it a little bit sweeter but Joewella protested that it would be very unlady-like. Whatever! Let's just finish this first. I rolled my eyes and impatiently tapped the table with my fingers. According to the information I received from Mr. Spy, Victoria and her boyfriend would meet up every Friday at fourteen o’clock here yet I’ve been waiting for more than three hours already! Where the heck is this guy?!The chain of the VIP room rang and when I looked up, a guy with messy tangerine-colored hair entered with a  sweaty appearance. He may look seductive with those beads running down his hard chest but I couldn't help but frown as I laid my eyes on him. I had high expectations of you, dude! Every guy that I've met in this world has always been dashing and pleasant to the eyes, why are you a

BLAIRE“How much money do we have left?” Ben raised an eyebrow questionably. I know it’s not something that must be discussed publicly but come on, just answer me before I forget what I’m going to say. I rolled my eyes and corrected my question. “Do we still have enough funds to fill a chest?”“…yes.” He replied hesitantly at my uncanny inquiry. “Good. Now, Ben, I think we can make great use of your magic! You’re a wizard, aren’t you?” He smirked at my question as he realized where I’m going and shook his hands in front of him. “I know what you’re trying to do and that’s not possible.”“Why?”