The atmosphere inside the cave had barely settled from the pepper argument when another presence entered without, and immediately the maids straightened like frightened chickens caught stealing grain.
Soraya walked in with her usual cold elegance, her long dark robe dragged across the stone floor while her bald head and beautiful lashes somehow made her look even more dangerous instead of less beautiful. The air around her always carried a strange pressure.
Her sharp gaze swept across the cave before landing directly on the basket of peppers. "I heard she brought devil's fruit to kill someone."
Emily rolled her eyes. ' Here we go again!'
Lord Zenobius pinched the bridge of his nose like his head had started hurting again.
CeCe almost choked on her own saliva."That's not true!" she protested immediately. "I'm not giving it to anyone. I want to use it for myself!"
