Ashok turned and made his way towards the sofa. He had a sudden urge to check his status, but he did not want to do it in front of them.
As he sank into the soft cushions of the sofa, his gaze shifted back to the trio. The Head Butler, Cassius, and the Duke were still watching him with a mix of caution and uncertainty.
Their eyes never left him, as though keeping their distance was the only thing standing between them and whatever kind of threat he had become.
"What?" Ashok asked, his tone laced with genuine confusion.
The three exchanged a quick, silent glance. The Duke's eyes narrowed as he stepped forward, his voice cool but sharp, "You… What did you do?"
"What do you mean, 'What did you do?'" Ashok shot back, "First off, why are you all looking at me like I've committed some crime? I just got rid of the witch hiding in your mansion. Doesn't that call for a celebration?"
