suddenly interrupted by the sharp ringing of Avyanna's phone. The sound cut through their focused sil

voice came through the other end of the line, h

g serious was happening. Adjusting her grip on the phon

's an emergency," Rin added, his voice tense, mak

lights cast soft shadows on his face, accentuating his sharp, stoic features. Avyanna then shifted her gaze to the large window beside them, watching the city lig

ite the tension creeping into her chest. "But let me say goodby

as unreadable as ever, his unwavering focus on his readin

mused internally, watching him before fi

gency at home," she said, forcing a

e that reminded her of a strict, no-nonsen

composed manner. Then, with a slight shift in his posture, h

fore returning her attention to him. His words made he

? Or should I send you home first?"

r. Then, with a slight shake of his head, he reminded

She did have

e quickly began gathering her things, her movements swift and efficient. Kai

shoulder before dashing out of the coffee sh

own. She sprinted down the street, weaving through the light evening crowd. The city lights blur

n suddenly pulled up in front of her. Without hesitati

out a word, Ruth handed her a jacket. Avyanna took it, her breath s

ig was abou

van felt heavier than usual, thick with an unspoken tension.

mergency?" she asked, her sharp gaze scann

the fabric of her jacket. "Naoki didn't give us any details, but

ny gathering-it was high-profile, tightly secured, and heavily guarded. Whatever the mission was,

use," Katherine said, her voice calm yet tinged with

t girl had arrived, the boss had been unusually indulgent toward her

t

y eyes. And then, another image followed: the boss, his eyes the exact same

ke sense. The boss

ver once seen the Lady of the house. The thought lingered in her m

riosity getting the better of h

n't seen her since I started working here." Her words carried the weight of

tion, Rin-who had been quiet until now-sp

tter shut y

rised by his sudden outburst. His expression was u

nued, his voice dangerously low. "Just obey. If you value

l into an e

e. She simply leaned back against the seat, l

this entire si

back of her mind, but she pushed the thought aside

, his voice breaking the he

mayor's mansion. Towering gates, intricately designed with gold embellishments, stood between them and the

g, Rin's next words caught

sist the mission o

atherine, who looked just as co

typically the daughter or daughter-in-law of the boss. But as far as Avyanna kne

-back when she used to be called "Young Miss" before eve

em time to dwell o

now what to do," he said before stepping out o

s everything before Katherine tur

ine instructed, handing her a

mind racing. So, we're infiltrating as part of the household staff? I

nd hall was filled with well-dressed guests, the atmosphere thick with chatter and the soft clinkin

drinks and food to the attendees. She kept her head slightly bowed, her hands steady as she carried a tray, but her

r voice low. "We need to cover the Young Mi

's eyes subtly scanned the crowd,

he spot

ng toward a girl in an elegant dress, a gol

She offered her a glass of wine, and without hesitation, the Yo

ine warned, her vo

the lights sud

to the sudden darkness. The once-lively event was thrown into chaos, th

, slipping something

is," she

e immediately put on the item-glasses, o

this mission would be an e

hrough flesh. Warm blood seeped between her fingers, staining the fabric of her uniform, but she

g, the first hints of sunlight creeping over the horizon. Exhaustio

apartment," she murmured, bar

ut the ride, simply nodded, maneuveri

anna dragged herself out, her body screaming

ood clung to her, mixed with sweat and the faint remnants of gunpowder. Stripping off her clothes, she st

ime to assess the damage, she realized there were multiple injuries-scratches littered her elbows, deep bruises darkened her legs. She sighed

needed

day ahead. Class started at eight, but she needed to go ea

omentarily easing the tension in her body. Moving swiftly, she approached the counter, placed her

cess anything before a voi

" a deep voi

nstead, the man placed her food on the table and

udying her intently. "And alone too. If I r