"Haah~" Ruby let out a long, weary sigh as she leaned back in her chair, her eyes unfocused and distant, staring at nothing in particular.
"You look exhausted," Amanda said gently, stepping closer with a warm smile. She handed Ruby a steaming cup of tea, the delicate aroma filling the quiet room.
Ruby accepted it with a faint nod, exhaling again before murmuring, "Well, for the past two weeks, I've barely slept properly. Always moving, preparing, answering questions…"
It was true — life had been anything but kind to her lately.
Ever since the Vermillion family exposed the Twilight Vault, the world had turned its gaze toward them. Reporters hounded them day and night, flooding the gates with endless questions.
Of course, not everyone believed the evidence the Vermillions presented. Some questioned its authenticity, while others doubted their motives altogether. Why trust a family that had long stayed detached from public affairs?
