Chapter 146

Third Person's POV

At the sound of Valerica's name, the pheromones of those present suddenly grew chaotic.

A mix of mockery, gloom, hostility, and covert delight flickered across their faces.

There was Cecelia, who had been seething at the insults hurled at Valerica but had held her tongue out of deference to her junior status.

Upon hearing of Valerica's arrival, she rose hastily, only to be held