Chapter 133: _ Aella Family’s Home
Cora’s shoulders slumped slightly at Farkas’s query, the eagerness in her fading. She stammered, "I– I don’t, General Farkas. But the chance to walk with Lady Aceco made me so excited that I stood up like that." She said.
Rhett and Farkas exchanged another glance, both men unconvinced by her claims. Rhett knew that was just a comfortable excuse to deflect from being queried as she previously was.
Aceco, however, remained neutral about it all like she didn’t find the suspicion in Cora’s countenance. She stood up with her gentle smile radiating warmth.
"Don’t fret, Cora," she said with a soft voice. She stood up from her chair and extended her hand towards Cora. "There’s no need to be nervous. Come, let’s go."
What the...?
Farkas’s gruff voice spoke Rhett’s mind. "Hold on a minute, Aceco. We can’t just let anyone touch you, especially not when the situation is imbalanced." His gaze traveled between Cora and Aceco and his concern was evident.
Aceco, however, remained unfazed. A gentle smile played on her lips. "Don’t worry, Farkas," she said. "There’s no harm in a friendly touch." She met Cora’s nervous gaze with warmth. "Isn’t that right, Cora?"
Cora, who was overwhelmed by the situation, could only manage a small nod. The awe in her eyes was undeniable, but it also seemed to have a hint of fear that didn’t escape Rhett’s notice. He watched the exchange intently, his suspicion growing with each passing moment.
There just was something Cora was hiding. He’d bet his money on it.
"But—" Farkas began to protest again but he wasn’t given the chance to.
Aceco raised a hand, silencing him. "We have a mission, General Farkas," her silver eyes glinted against the light of the office. "And every moment wasted puts us all at risk." Her gaze held a quiet strength that finally convinced Farkas to stand down.