Renie's eyes flashed with determination as she approached Lord Duncan, her heels clicking on the marble floor. He'd already felt that she needed something from him, but he wasn't really into the idea.
"What brings you here?" he said, his gaze unyielding and cold.
Renie's voice was icy as she came to a stop before him.
"I want you to host a masked banquet in honor of my daughter, Stephania. I finally found her after searching for so long."
Lord Duncan raised an eyebrow, his interest piqued despite himself.
"Ah, that's an interesting request, Renie. A masked banquet, how...intriguing. And for your daughter, no less. Tell me, what's the true purpose behind this little gathering?"
Renie's eyes flashed with a hint of defiance.
"Perhaps I simply want to celebrate her retur
