---- 240. A TRAGIC STORY VICTORIA | knew it right away, if | didn't tread carefully, I'd be blamed for the maid's
death. "Hello, Mr. Fenir, | cto retum a piece of clothing Celia lentlast night," | said, flashing my best fake
smile. "But she's not here, and neither is her maid. | found the door wide open... how careless," | said loudly,
even pushing the door open wider. "And do you usually go into rooms when the owner isn't around?" he raised
an eyebrow with a sneer of contempt.
Deep in his eyes, | could see the disgust he felt for me. But the fact that he didn't show it openly, and how well
he faked his attitude, told| had to be very careful with this man. "Well, the Lord askedlast night to get
along with Celia. He sees her as his sister, I'm just following orders," | replied, stepping into the hallway. "If you
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that girl's death was absurd.
Not only did they have no proof, but | had been with Draco the whole time. When would I have killed her, and
why? "I can see you're a very clever woman," he said suddenly, just as | was about to leave. "Sly like all
vampires, seductive like your kind..." "Why don't you just say what you really want to say?" | snapped, not even
pretending to be polite anymore. We stared at each other for a moment that felt like forever. Then he started
walking beside me.
"If you're going to stay here, there are sthings you should know," he said with a pompous tone. "Follow me."
| hesitated, but curiosity won. This wasn't the kind of man who killed you face to face-he was the type to stab
you in the back when you least expected it. | found myself following him, refusing to show any fear. | thought he
was leadinginto a trap, but he turned down sold, abandoned corridors.
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