Chapter 15: Chapter 15.

Claudia's thoughts spun in a whirlwind. 'I never knew Vanitas could see essence?! It wasn't mentioned in the novel—what is going on?!!'

'Argh, what's the point of having read the novel if it leaves me this clueless?!'

'Why is she suddenly quiet?' Vanitas' gaze sharpened, piercing through her with an intensity that felt like it could see straight through her. 'She's hiding something.'

Claudia's mind raced, her usual composure slipping. 'What should I do? What should I do? Maybe I should just come clean...' Panic nipped at her thoughts, but she could feel herself hesitating, unsure of how much she could reveal.

Before she could gather her words, Vanitas leaned in, his voice low, probing. "I'm right, aren't I?"