I could see the color drain from Seraphine’s face as Seraphina’s words echoed across the marble hall. But instead of admitting defeat, she tilted her chin, her lips curving into a smile so false it could cut glass.
“Oh, this is… unbelievable,” Seraphine said, her voice carrying just enough sweetness to hide the venom beneath. “That the Voss Empire, after all my several attempts to secure this deal for myself, later decided to sign with Darren. Even I must admit, this is… unexpected.”
A murmur of discomfort rippled through the guests. Some glanced at her with raised brows; others smirked at her sudden shift in tone.
But Seraphina didn’t let her have the last word. She turned her gaze directly to Darren, her tone sharp, yet lined with respect.
“I was astonished by Darren’s approach,” she
