A Merciless Gift

"Yes, Ms. Vance," Marcus slipped in silently, waiting for her next order.

Elara's voice was indifferent as she took a lazy step forward. Bastienne instinctively tried to dodge, but before she could even move, Elara had already grabbed her shoulder.

Elara smiled at Bastienne, leaned in close, and whispered in her ear, "Got a gift for you."

Bastienne's eyes widened in shock.

The next second, as Elar