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The vampiress tried not to show how much she dreaded the edge behind his tone. It sent uncertainty prickling her smooth skin.

She chuckled again, not because his words sounded funny, but because she was stalling for time. A little interruption from the maid she had sent on an errand a few minutes ago was all she needed.

"I would rather not. Since I'm well aware of how it wouldn't interest me." She dismissed.

"Oh, sister, it will. It would definitely interest you." Kione drawled, exaggerating the extent of the information he had. "I wonder what mother and father would think of their only daughter once they found out what she has been doing since her return."

"I am afraid I don't quite catch what you mean." Violet feigned genuine ignorance about her brother's claims.