Daru sighed in blissful satisfaction, not noticing that he was nodding from time to time.
'How superb…'
He had fallen hook, line, and sinker for Hailey's trap.
But that was fine. After all, why would he be displeased when he didn't know? The food is utter bliss, and ignorance is bliss, too.
Beside him, Caleb had long been resisting the urge to laugh evilly.
He knew Daru quite a bit — perhaps better than his sister did. This…this will rope him in…
With every slice of steak and chunk of lobster meat, their chance increases.
The siblings, both their faces donning crafty smirks, sneaked a glance at each other.
'Yes…Yes…just like that, Daru…just continue eating…'
With every chew, every swallow, Daru fell deeper into the trap. Happily.
Caleb had been briefed by her sister about the government's current relationship with Onimaru Kunitsuna while they were passing through the underground passage.
