Chapter 22 - Payment

Aciel pulled her again and continued to walk inside. They went upstairs and as they passed by every room, someone was standing by the door to greet them.

"Do they all live here?" She asked curiosity piqued.

"No. Father, his wife, and their son live here. But it's Wednesday. It's the clan's tradition to gather here every Wednesday." Aciel explained.

"Why are they standing by the door?" She asked again.

Aciel sighed. "Luca announced that I'm here. As the next head of the clan, they are obliged to greet me. Plus the fact that I brought a girl."

She nodded and didn't ask any more questions. In every room, they were greeted by the members of the clan. The men bowed their heads to Aciel, but the women, after bowing their heads, looked at her with either envy or amusement.

"Don't mind them. I'm the illegitimate son so they have something to say in everything I do." Aciel commented.

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