Illusion of Peace
The middle-aged woman was the hypnotist introduced by Lila. Her name was Carmen Locke.
Not only was she proficient in hypnosis, but she was also very good at making perfume.
The secret medicine that Lila had used to lure Clara into a frenzy had come from this person.
She said, "Mrs. Hawthorne, you're too kind. I've taken your money, so I naturally have to share your burden. It's too early to boast