Chapter 44: Interrogation (1)

Goosebumps rose on Kyra's soft skin as she heard the old woman's threat, and a cold shiver ran down her spine.

Riverra Dartwood signalled and snapped her fingers at the butler standing attentively at the end of the room.

She commanded, "Fetch the Lumis mortvine plant from my quarters immediately."

Stephen's colour drained from his face as he heard the order while Selena wore a puzzled expression on her face.

"No!" Nisa desperately tried to get out of Fredrick's grip. "Are you trying to kill or maim her? Fredrick, is this how you treat your guests?! Let go of me immediately!"

Selena had a worried expression on her face as she hesitantly spoke out to the old woman," Grandmother, there's surely no reason to go so far."