After setting the record straight with Gloriana, he ended the call before she could entangle him in another virtual date.
"Consider this your punishment." Ves quickly said.
Though Gloriana cutely pouted at him, Ves had enough of dealing with her for a day.
He let out a deep breath as her projection winked out. He turned around and glanced at Lucky, who had been observing the entire conversation.
"I did well, right?"
"Meow."
"I put my foot down."
"Meow."
"Yeah, it will take more than a single rebuke for me to take charge."
During the conversation, Ves had been keenly aware that if he pushed Gloriana harder, she might push back or do something worse. He could only give her a restrained warning because anything else was unenforceable.
