Chapter 624 – Wrong Message
"I apologize if I gave off the wrong message," he said, gently taking a half step back from Cyrinne. "Her aura was just… interesting. I assumed it was one of your house's noble branches. I didn't realize she was under your personal care."
Vira's smile turned smug. "Of course. She's part of our restoration project. My House rehabilitates lost bloodlines, you know. We pride ourselves on preserving dignity, even for the fallen."
Lux raised his eyebrows like he was impressed. "That's admirable."
"Isn't it?" Vira beamed, placing a hand lightly on Cyrinne's shoulder like she was a vase on display. "We don't throw away broken things. We simply polish them… until they know their place."
Cyrinne didn't move.
But her hand trembled just enough for Lux to notice.
He took another sip of his wine and casually let his eyes drift toward the center of the ballroom again.
