An Unaffordable Apology

Elara didn't answer right away. She casually looked around, then withdrew her gaze with a lazy air. "It's nothing."

"Ms. Vance, what's wrong?" Kendrick turned around when he noticed they hadn't caught up. He was still clutching the painting, as if afraid it might get damaged.

Elara spoke with a knowing tone. "The layout here is pretty unusual."

"My second daughter brought in a layout master to set