Having decided to act as a wingwoman for her brother, Alice took the first step to ease the awkwardness between her and Anais and to accept Anais wholeheartedly as a sister in her future romantic escapades with Lucas.
"Yes, yes. I am quite happy that you are with us. Even mother is pleased that you joined us. Not to mention Lucas; even though he appears unperturbed around you, his eyes betray his emotions as they sparkle whenever he sees you. Clearly, he is quite happy with your presence but tries to hide them."
Alice's crafty attempt to change the topic went unregistered by the fantasising Anais, who replied instinctively and mumbled with a slight pout.
"That idiot~, always trying to control himself around me. I have tried everything to seduce him, but still… How much longer will he make me wait before making a move on me…? Should I just jump on him and be done with it?"
Alice was dumbstruck by Anais's sudden confession of crimes, but more importantly…
