"Impressive"
came a crispy feminine voice. It was followed by a clap and footfalls and clinking sounds of chains on metals.
Nadi breathed in as he lifted his head towards the entrance of the cave. There, standing in a red gorgeous gown, with white-gloved hands folded behind, was Miss Borton. As always, her face was covered beneath a black veil that was halfway from her upper lips. Gold jewelry hung on her long neck too, matching the ones on her lower lips and ear. Behind her were six taskmasters, excluding the two men that had escorted Nadi the other day. They held long swords and donned themselves in gray-colored vests that look similar to those of the slaves.
"Who could have guessed that the precious gem was right under our nose?" Borton said, stepping further into the cave and caref
