Chapter 20
Mimilia's POV
Xylene took a steadying breath, carefully choosing his words. “There’s... something happening. Miles is suspicious, that’s all. We were just discussing how to handle it.”
I crossed my arms, skepticism creeping into my voice. “Why would he suspect anything now, after all this time? We’ve managed to keep things under wraps.”
Elgin stepped forward, his tone smooth and practiced. “It’s because of the gala. Your presence and the way people reacted... made Miles wary. He’s always been a bit paranoid. But don’t worry, we’re handling it.”
I tilted my head, unconvinced. “Handling it? Do you mean keeping him in the dark? That’s a fragile plan.”
Xylene’s gaze flickered between us, a tension building. “It’s not just about keeping him in the dark, Mimilia. We need to sta
