This mission — Lola taking the lead — was not only talked about in the Order's manor or the Bennet family. It was also discussed in different corners of the world, specifically among the families of the Secret Society.
In the wide drawing room of House Monreal, chandeliers cast a warm glow. Shelves of books lined every wall, blending with antique furniture that spoke of generations. Two figures sat opposite each other on gold-plated divans.
"The Bellemonte is surely pathetic," Marceline hummed, swirling the wine in her glass and watching the liquid coat the sides. "How could Henrik Bellemonte agree to Atlas' plan? Letting the little matriarch oversee the mission? Ha."
"Atlas is a vengeful man, and he has never forgotten what Henrik said all those years ago." A bulky man — the leader of the Talmaru Tribe — chugged whiskey straight from the bottle. "I wouldn't be surprised if this is his way of getting back at that cocky Bellemonte."
