Chapter 788 – Envy Garden
The garden stretched deeper than it first appeared.
Once they stepped away from the central gathering, the noise softened into a distant hum, laughter, glass clinks, and strained noble pride fading into the background like something unimportant.
Now it was quieter.
More intimate.
Lantern light filtered through layers of hanging vines, casting soft shadows across the stone path. The air smelled faintly sweet, something floral, something expensive, something carefully curated to feel natural while absolutely not being natural at all.
Lux walked beside Vira.
Not too close.
Not too far.
Perfect distance.
Her fingers brushed against his wrist.
Light.
Accidental.
Intentional.
Lux didn't react outwardly.
'Ah. There it is again.'
The aura.
Subtle before.
Now thicker.
Darker.
Envy didn't just shimmer… it coiled.
