Chapter 255

Stefan nodded while opening the door to exit with Cecilia. Suddenly, they bumped into Renee, who was holding a piece of cake. "Uhm…" The two of them met eyes, yet Renee was the one feeling embarrassed, despite having nothing to hide. "Ah… I didn't bother your conversation, right?" She asked awkwardly. Stefan didn't reply, merely staring down at her with an arrogant gaze. Renee, however, continued asking, ignoring the awkwardness. "Did you succeed? Did the 'Heart of the Sea' work? Are you guys planning on running away now?" Hearing this made the man colder. He merely whispered something to Cecilia before walking past Renee. Acting as if they were complete strangers, his arrogance practically seeped out of his aura. "That petty bastard! I just asked for some money! What's with the attitude?!" Renee mumbled angrily to herself as she watched him leave. She actually wanted to find a place for a nap due to a wave of exhaustion from earlier events. She never would've expected to bu