•• VAELMONT MANOR ••
Vladimir walked into the manor and immediately saw Sandra standing by the window. She looked worried and kept checking outside.
She flinched a little when he entered, with Kael trailing behind him.
"Oh... welcome back, young master," Aunt Sandra said politely.
Vladimir's dark, lazy eyes stayed on her for a moment before he looked around the room.
"You're still awake... is there a problem?" he asked calmly.
"Yes... the young miss hasn't returned yet," Aunt Sandra said nervously.
"Where did she go?" Vladimir asked, his voice turning cold.
"She said she was going to a small get together. Her friends invited her," Sandra replied. "But it's been hours... it's already 2 a. m. I didn't want her to leave, but she insisted she would return early..."
Vladimir's gaze darkened, and the temperature in the room seemed to drop.
"And... Aunt—"
"Welcome back, Vladimir..." a warm, gentle voice interrupted.
