LADY ALTHEA OPENED the door to Elder Leo's office. When Elder Leo saw the Sect Lady walk into his office, he almost fell over. He was ready to show his respect when the lady interrupted him.
"Did you have anything to do with the sudden explosion in the Pei Family Estate?" Lady Althea inquired hurriedly.
Elder Leo, puzzled, responded, "Explosion? Is that what we heard earlier?"
"Elder!" exclaimed Lady Althea.
"No, I didn't!" Elder Leo shook his head fast like a rattle. "I had absolutely nothing to do with it!"
Lady Althea's knees almost buckled. Aimon had to hold her up and keep her from touching the ground.
"Can you tell me what happened?" Elder Leo was confused. Looking at the sect lady's pallid face, he turned to Aimon for an answer.
"Duke Pei is dead," Aimon replied.
Elder Leo was taken aback. But a split second later, he was about to crack a smile.
"Don't!"
He didn't continue smiling. His expression became frozen.
