Getting Called Out

"Okay then," Talia didn't want to waste her time with Lord Lockhart and turned to leave. She decided she'd ask Cyril later to visit the grave.

"You're going to give up just like that?"

The condescending voice of Lord Lockhart made Talia halt. She knew Lord Lockhart didn't like her much even when Cyrus was alive and he has a reason to hate her after his death. She tried to be understanding but she felt something snapping in her brain this time hearing his tone.

I'll settle everything between us once and for all today, Lord Lockhart! Only one of us will live to see tomorrow!

She made sure to send a message to Vivian informing her that she's chatting with Lord Lockhart and asked her not to look for her.

"Should I beg you then, Lord Lockhart?" Talia turned and only then she noticed the golden coloured drink in the silver tray on the table.

He is not drinking this early in the day, is he?