Chapter 94

Cassandra walked through the city gate, the clock well past midnight. As the flickering glow of a security lamp lit the otherwise quiet street, she saw Vivian waiting for her. Vivian’s expression was a mixture of anger and disdain, her posture rigid with tension. “Seriously? You couldn’t even make a small effort to save your own dignity?” Vivian snapped, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “You’ve managed to tarnish the entire reputation of the Duke of Northwatch’s family. Congratulations.”