Chapter 140

The grand hall was quiet, but a sudden shift in the room's energy made Emma’s heart skip a beat. She turned, catching sight of a figure she hadn’t expected, or wanted, to see again: Lady Seraphina. She moved with a graceful, knowing ease, and her eyes, cold yet shimmering with confidence, locked onto Victor.

“Victor,” Seraphina’s voice was smooth, almost a whisper, but it echoed through the hall. “It’s been a while, hasn’t it?”

Victor tensed immediately, and Emma noticed the subtle twitch of his jaw. He took a breath, his gaze shifting from Seraphina to Emma, his face etched with conflict.

“Seraphina…what are you doing here?” he asked, keeping his voice steady.

Seraphina tilted her head, a small, teasing smile playing on her lips. “Just visiting. I wanted to see if my old friend was doing as well as the rumors say.” Her gaze flicked to Emma briefly, her eyes filled with something almost playful, almost challenging.

Emma stiffened beside Victor, a wave of unease settling over her. “Ol
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