Vanessa was about to take the things from the table and turn when suddenly a firm grip on her wrist prevented her from doing so.
"I am not sure what you need these things for, and I won't ask… But," Miss Maxwell looked deeply into her eyes while tapping her fingers on the table and muttered, "One mistake and you can lose your life. No matter how confident you feel, there are some matters you should not approach without due caution, or misfortune will befall you."
"That sounds scary." Vanessa expressed her emotion with an exaggerated gasp. "If I encounter any trouble, I will be sure to come to you."
Alvin and Elara, who could now hear what they were talking about, only listened from the side, but seeing the maid waving off the warning with jokes, a look of concern flashed on their faces.
