Just as Miss Luisa opined, the carriage that Maid Tifa rode in was indeed reserved for nobility. The interior décor and furniture were akin to a small drawing room.
The black-haired maid sat by herself, still dressed in the same head maid gown and even the hairband from their last meeting. With her hands neatly placed atop her lap, she gave Shard a slight nod upon seeing him:
"Good evening, Hamilton Detective."
"Good evening, am I late?"
After sitting down, Shard handed over the item wrapped in newspaper. However, the black-haired maid did not take it; instead, she evaluated Shard:
"Not too late, try opening it."
Shard glanced at the maid without asking more, unlocked it again, and attempted to lift the lid of the lacquered wooden box, but still couldn't succeed.
It was then that he passed the makeup box to Miss Tifa, who gently pulled it open in her hands. Shard looked over curiously as the maid turned the box to let him clearly see its contents.
