The child's father positioned himself between Nora and the child, watching her with a guarded and serious expression.
Nora offered some explanations, but those present were unsatisfied.
The atmosphere within the villa increasingly hinted at familial discord.
After Portia reported the events of the previous night to Howard, Howard pursed his lips, asking, "How did Nora deal with those people?"
Portia replied, "Apart from her nephew, even members of the Habsburg family were killed.
None of the servants or maids involved in the incident survived."
Howard frowned, commenting, "She remains as bloodthirsty as ever, whether strategizing for me in the past or acting now, she always displays such a cold and merciless demeanor."
