Chapter 141 – Chain Me and I'll Behave
He'd seen it before.
Lux's eyes flicked toward the back of the room. Past the mirrors. Past the veils.
Someone was watching more than just the auction.
They were watching reactions.
Lux smiled slowly.
Then drained the last of his whiskey and leaned back in his chair like he was settling into fire.
If they wanted a performance?
He could give them hell.
Literally.
The room was still simmering with reverent awe over the so-called phoenix egg. Nobles whispered, drooled, plotted their bids. But Lux? He sat there like a man watching a trash fire get dressed in branded clothes.
"I don't like this," Mira said suddenly, voice sharp enough to slice the glamours off the stage.
"Me neither," Lux replied, casually brushing imaginary lint off his lapel.
Elyndra groaned, folding her arms. "Stop it, you two. This is not a great chance to mess up an event."
Mira turned her head slightly, golden eyes flashing. "You want me to tolerate a fraud?"
