As Hewinia uttered those words, the entire cabin fell into a deathly silence.
The servants standing beside Hardock immediately stiffened after a brief moment of surprise, fixing their gazes on Hewinia, as if ready to pounce at any moment.
Only Hardock's expression didn't change much. He watched Hewinia calmly; there wasn't even much surprise in his eyes, as if he had guessed this possibility long ago.
After a brief silence, Hardock slowly began, "Your frankness surprises me. I thought you would either not dare to come or would continue to deceive me."
Hewinia shook her head, "I'm not that foolish."
Without any outsiders present, Hardock had too many ways to verify her identity. Hewinia didn't believe she could fool him.
"Of course, you're not a fool," said Hardock. "Otherwise, the true mistress of the Hailuo Family, along with my daughter, wouldn't have fallen into your hands."
He paused.
"Honestly, I still can't believe you're someone who came from such a place."
