Chapter 195: The Outbreak

"You know Darren?" Rhea asked, her tone laced with surprise. She hadn’t expected the girl before her, Xina, to even know her sister’s fiancé. On the other hand, Xina was struggling to keep her composure, attempting to mask her nerves by staying busy. She continued mopping the floor, her motions brisk but steady. "Yes, I know them," Xina replied, trying to sound casual. "I met them a few weeks ago. Actually, I live next to Darren’s house." Her voice was soft, friendly even, though she knew this surface-level friendliness wouldn’t be enough. Beneath her words lay the deeper reason for this interaction—an immediate need for results. But Xina wasn’t naive. She knew not to rely on fleeting friendliness to achieve her goal. Bracing herself, she spoke again. "I also know that you’re a vampire," she added, her tone flat, as if commenting on the weather. Still, as soon as the words left her lips, the air between them thickened with tension. A silence stretched between them. Xina dared to g