Bab 558: [Bonus chapter]Vera

"Ah… silence… so golden." Marsella's relaxed voice caressed the silent air with a cup of tea in her hand. Her finger flicked, sipping from the cup, breathing out in satisfaction. 

"I know my beauty is comparable to a goddess, but if you're going to ask me a question, ask," she muttered nonchalantly, while elegantly placing the teacup on the saucer. Marsella fluttered her long eyelashes, eyes landing on Aries, who sat across from her on this round, marbled table. 

"So?" she tilted her head to the side. "What is it you need to know? We can stay silent throughout the day and call it building a rapport. I do not mind if that is the route we're going to take."

"You're very blunt." Aries smiled subtly, only to see Marsella shrug.

"Time is the only thing I possess, but that is not the case for you," Marsella quipped. "You are running out of time, Ram."

"Ram?" 

"Aries. Isn't that your name? Aries, Ram. Same."