Two months after Lucian and Valentina had vanished to somewhere unknown—
Inside one of the grand halls of Scarlett Castle—
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Lady Vivienne."
A light brown-red-haired man spoke in a respectful tone as he lowered his head in a small bow toward Vivienne.
She had just entered the room after making him wait for a few minutes.
Vivienne gave a casual nod and, without sparing him any further attention, walked past him and sat down on the couch in an elegant yet relaxed posture.
"So, what are you here for?"
Vivienne spoke, resting her arm against the armrest as her golden eyes looked at him with a mild annoyance—since he had just disturbed her precious sleep.
The nobleman's smile stiffened slightly, seeing how she had ignored his greeting without even telling him to sit.
But knowing the temperament of the Scarlett House, he knew arguing would only lead to a torturous death.
