Ren lifted an eyebrow slightly. Kael remained silent.
"I do not believe someone like her," Demian continued, "would lower herself without a reason."
He straightened, walked around the desk, and stopped directly in front of Ren. "Ren."
Ren inclined his head. "Yes, Your Grace."
"Find out," Demian ordered without preamble. "What made Bianca Austin willing to serve Valerie. I want everything debts, threats, schemes, or anyone pulling strings behind her. No detail is too small."
The corner of Ren's mouth curved faintly not a smile, but the expression of someone accepting a challenge. "Understood. I'll begin tonight."
Demian then turned to Kael.
"Kael."
"Your command," Kael replied shortly.
"You will watch her," Demian said. "Every step she takes while she remains in this castle. Who she speaks to, where she goes, what she does report everything to me."
Kael nodded without hesitation. "Should she be aware she's being watched?"
