He finished the wine in his glass, turned to go downstairs, and noticed the fruit juice cup she had been drinking from. He picked up the cup, his eyes falling on her lipstick mark on the rim.
Lifting the cup, he stared at the lipstick mark and slowly brought it to his lips, closing his eyes as he sipped the remaining juice.
Setting the empty cup down, he pulled out his cell phone and dialed a number.
"Release the news tonight, and make sure to include several photos."
"Yes, Mr. Leafcastle!"
Hanging up the phone, Nathan gently caressed the cup in his hand. He turned his face to gaze at the portrait of his deceased mother on the wall. "Kris Cooper, I will make sure you lose everything."
「The next morning.」
Vera woke up; it was already past nine o'clock.
She got up and washed her face in the bathroom. Returning to the room, she made her bed. Then, she picked up her pajamas and lightly knocked on the door to Nathan's room across from hers.
