SNAKES AND SCORPIONS

“That's enough now. Allow your elder cousin to enjoy her food in peace. Once you both are done with the crab sauce and skin revitalizing soup, you may leave. You already have a taste. We should send the unwrapped portions to other elders of the family which are not in attendance.”

Kenzo sighed in anger. As always, the old man was quick to take Hera's side even if she was wrong. They finished their food and thanked him, before leaving together. Immediately they left, their warm playful eyes turned to something monstrous.

“If we don't do anything now, it will be too late. She can't get married to someone powerful. And grandpa cannot be allowed to fully recover either. Find the people she sent to get the order. Whenever she sends them to procure the second dose, they should inform us. Let's see how miraculous the dishes can be if it kills old Vanderbilts. I will also like to see how loyal our dear cousin is to her boyfriend.” Liliana said, still wearing her calm innocent smile on her fa