Chapter 181
“What are you talking about…! That can’t possibly be true.”
Feigning surprise, Peter shook his hands in disbelief, pretending not to understand.
As expected, Iona watched his performance with no particular emotion.
“I was just suggesting something for fun, not thinking much about it, Dame. You know, since I come from such a low background, I thought it might make me look better in his eyes if I did. I deeply regret it and promise it won’t happen again.”
After a brief pause, Iona replied in a casual tone.
“Sir Peter. Do you remember why I called you here?”
“Pardon? …Yes.”
“I brought you here secretly, of course, for security reasons. From this point on, we’ll be discussing something that must never leave this room. If word gets out about this meeting, I won’t be the one in trouble.”
Apologizing to Peter, who must’ve spent the entire journey preparing his excuses, Iona had no intention of wasting time listening to his fabricated story.