章節 224: An Addition

Some of the others thought that what Quinn was trying to do wasn't the right move. They were sure that Fex was hiding something, but at the same time, they weren't surprised. Recently, Quinn and Fex had been hanging out with each other more often, so an occurrence as such was expected.

"Perhaps, this is an instance of keeping your friends close but your enemies closer," Vorden said as quietly as possible. Right now, he was standing next to Layla. Thus, he had said those words loud enough just for her to hear, even slightly leaning his body towards her ear.

As Layla looked up, she could see Vorden staring down at her. After meeting his gaze, she knew that the comment was being directed at her.

There was the urge inside her to retaliate and say something back, but after their last conversation, she just felt defeated.