Chapter 1198 – The Price of Touching My Greed
Lux leaned against the doorway. "My dear, you're in the home of Hell's former CFO. Offering guests anything less than luxurious accommodations would be an insult to my professional standards."
She smiled faintly. Then looked toward the bed. A real bed. In a real room. Outside the nightmare. Her throat tightened.
Lux noticed, but pretended not to. "Well, I'll leave you to rest."
Aurelia turned. "Already?"
"Unfortunately, yes." He sighed. "I have some rather unpleasant business to attend to. I apologize if I'm busy for a while."
She lowered her gaze. "Oh…"
"But if you need anything, ask the servants. Lullaby and Yue are also around." He smiled. "And please, make yourself comfortable."
Lux turned to leave. But before he could step into the corridor, something caught his sleeve. He stopped. Aurelia was holding him. Her fingers trembled slightly. "Duke Vaelthorn…"
Lux looked back. "Yes?"
