Diversion

Elias maintained his patience, avoiding any actions that could distress Rosalie. He couldn’t discern the connection between the deceased man and her, but he was certain Rosalie knew the man. Then, a glint of cold steel caught Elias’s attention. Before anyone else reacted, he had already noticed it. He took a step back, but Rosalie’s movements were swift, and she managed to graze Elias’s palm with the dagger, drawing blood. The injury was minor for Elias, but Rosalie’s actions seemed irrational. She clutched the dagger and wildly attacked Elias. Elias was caught off guard, and he was injured before he could react. It was unexpected that Rosalie would repay his kindness with an attack. Rosalie attempted another strike, but Lemuel acted swiftly, kicking the dagger from her hand. Overwhelmed, Rosalie fell to the ground, tears streaming down her face. ‘Sir, are you okay?’ Lemuel asked anxiously. Elias inspected his injured palm with indifference. ‘I’m fine.’ Lemuel raised his voice and unle