Chapter 174 – Auction [3]
"And besides, I would rather die than drink anything you have already touched, brother-in-law." Anesthesia answered with a smile that was not a smile at the same time.
Cassius's smile deepened. "How rude to reject a gesture of goodwill."
"Right?" Isolde chimed in, looking at her sister with a bright smile. "You are hurting my husband's feelings, you know, Thesia?"
Anesthesia trembled, her eyes burning instantly with cold fury. "Don't you ever dare call me that again."
The simple name brought with it terrible memories and emotions she would rather have left untouched at that moment.
"Why?" Isolde asked with a knowing smile. "Did it land somewhere sensitive?"
"Your words are meaningless, sister. But what is annoying is that you think they have an effect on me. Can you shut up and stand behind your husband like you always do?" She smiled provocatively. "Let your master do the talking, yes? Stay silent."
