Chapter 533

Oriana spoke slowly, almost casually, as if the matter meant very little to her. "I'm not looking to lay a hand on you. I just want a private word."

The young man in violet froze, the smile on his face stiffening as sweat began to gather along his brow. "I... I don't think that's necessary, Your Grace..."

"I said I want a word." The smile on Oriana's lips faded, her voice cooling. "And you keep av