The masked man, however, seemed unfazed. Without acknowledging her, he glanced around briefly, then slipped down a nearby path, vanishing into the shadows as if he were a part of them.
Veronica raised a brow, observing his swift departure. She realized he was also masked and clearly not one of Liu's household. Given the strangeness of the situation, she decided not to pursue him. Instead, she found her own path, maneuvering through the mansion grounds undisturbed.
As they each went their separate ways, a silent understanding seemed to form between them. In that moment, they each had their own purpose, each with an unspoken agreement not to interfere in the other's affairs.
