"Rael... I believe you should reconsider," Aria said, clearly against the idea.
But in the end, it was Rael's call.
"Aria, I apologize, but I want you to step out for a few minutes. I want to have a little chat with Vonire," Rael said firmly, causing Aria's brows to twitch.
His tone left no room for refusal, so Aria simply grumbled and took her leave.
Rael turned back to Vonire with a smirk.
"He sent you here with a task. But you didn't want to do it, so you acted like an idiot on purpose," Rael said casually, tapping his fingers on the armrest. "Am I close?"
Vonire let out a tired sigh, leaning back in his chair. "You're quick to make assumptions... but you're not wrong."
"So why sabotage it?"
"Halemire wants me to join you and play both sides," Vonire said bluntly. "He doesn't think the embassy clause was fair, so I was sent to keep an eye on you and report back to him."
Rael's smile twitched.
