LADY ALTHEA LOOKED straight. "An interesting way to speak to someone you deem an enemy," she said. "Then, may I know, Young Miss Pei, this proposition you are speaking about? I hope this is advantageous to both parties."
"You are accusing me unjustly, Sect Lady," said Lily with her eyes wide. "I hated your elder's arrogance and guts," she shrugged. "But I mean no dislike towards you. Of course, as long as you have no evil intention."
"Is that a threat?" Lady Althea asked coldly.
"Whatever makes you happy, Sect Lady," Lily shrugged again. "So, would you like to hear my proposition?"
Lady Althea took a deep breath. "Let's hear it, then." There was no harm in listening about it. The young miss of the Pei Family was the one who took the initiative already. This wouldn't hurt her pride.
