Adam shuddered at Ethan's words.
"What do you want with me and my sister?" he asked, like a skittish animal that had been beaten enough and now bit at anyone who dared come close.
"Talent. You're a talented young man, and your sister has a gift for mana. I want her to become Alice's apprentice," Ethan replied, his hands resting on Alice's slim, delicate waist as she sat on his lap.
Adam's sister also possessed a Rank A talent, one focused on magic above all else.
If she could learn from Alice, Goldenveil would stand to gain greatly.
"It's fine if you don't want to. I won't force you into anything, but it's for the best for you and your sister."
Adam's gaze wavered as he looked at the beauty sitting on Ethan's lap.
She was, without a doubt, the most breathtaking woman he had ever seen, her divine face radiating nothing but warmth and kindness.
"All right..." he finally said, turning to his sister. "Veronica... introduce yourself to Lord Ethan."
"G-greetings... Lord Ethan..."
