At that moment, seeing that Cecilia had raised her finger with such calm authority, Dr. Kai leaned forward slightly, his sharp eyes narrowing with curiosity. His voice was smooth, but beneath it, there was a trace of unease. "Go on then," he said, gesturing lightly with his hand. "Ask your question. What is it that you want to know?"
Then Cecilia's lips curved into a faint smile. She sat back in her chair, her leg still crossed elegantly, her demeanor composed yet cutting like a sharpened blade.
"Well," she began softly, her tone steady but laced with firmness, "both of us are adults here, aren't we? And as adults, it would be wrong of me to sit here and play along, pretending as if I don't understand what is going on. Because, truth be told, I do understand. I see clearly what is happening."
