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Chapter 252: Secrets and Motives

"You're the spitting image of your father."

Lugh narrowed his eyes slightly as he regarded the speaker, scrutinizing the old man with a hint of wariness.

Noticing the shift in expression, the man quickly corrected himself.

"I'm a member of House D'Aramitz. My name is Vaire D'Aramitz."

Then, without waiting for acknowledgment, Vaire turned to a figure within the gathering.

"Cassius."

"Uncle,"

The boy responded smoothly, their greeting efficient, as if rehearsed a dozen times.

The old man inclined his head before addressing him.

"I'll need to borrow Lugh for a while, if that's alright with you."

Cassius gestured at the group around him, answering respectfully,

"You'll need to ask them, not me, Uncle."

A small smile tugged at Vaire's lips. He turned to face the others.

"How about it? Would you young ones spare Lugh and me a few silent moments?"