Chapter 72
Chapter 72
The banquet was coming to an end. Before I knew it, half the people had already left.
Martina Diva was nowhere to be seen in the hall. I took a moment to catch my breath and looked around. No one seemed to be paying attention to me anymore.
‘Seems like a good time to slip out.’
I pushed myself off the wall and scanned one side of the hall. That was where the loudest group had gathered.
‘Juppe.’
Juppe and his followers were gathered there. He mingled with various nobles, flaunting his influence.
‘Ilay?’
Juppe and Ilay were talking. Ilay, ever sociable, maintained a gentle smile even in front of Juppe.
Our eyes met.
‘Help me, Luka.’
Ilay moved his lips quickly, mouthing the words. It looked like Juppe was keeping him from leaving.