THE UNDERESTIMATED HEIR

UNSPOKEN CONNECTIONS 2

Mr. V looked at Marvin for a long moment, his face was calm but his eyes were filled with a quiet intensity. Finally, he nodded.

"Yes," he said, his voice was steady. "I knew her while I was in Westwood. In fact, I am from Westwood."

Marvin's mouth fell open in shock. He stared at Mr. V, feeling as if he were seeing him in a new light.

The news was surprising, but at the same time, it made sense. Mr. V had always had that Westwood vibe—the way he moved, the way he held himself, even the way he spoke.

Marvin swallowed hard, his voice barely a whisper. "Which... which of the families do you belong to, then?"

Mr. V gave a small smile, one that seemed to hold secrets. "I intended to keep this a secret during my time here in Neovalle," he said quietly. "But it wouldn't be right to keep a member of my own family in the dark about my identity."

Marvin felt a wave of confusion wash over him. He looked at Mr. V, his eyebrows were knitted together. "What... what are you trying to say, Mr. V?"