She continued with more confidence this time, "Besides, I wasn't alone! I had Dimitri with me!" She carefully judged her father's expression before revealing her reasons, "It was necessary. By exposing him, I've gained the Duchess's gratitude and a valuable favour that we can use when the time comes to face the Holy Temple."
Her father's eyes widened in surprise. He didn't realise that his daughter was trying to help him in her own little way.
Aaron whistled low, leaning back in his chair. "I have to admit, that's bold—even for you." Just when he thought that he knew his sister well, she did this.
Who could've imagined that his sister who went for etiquette lessons ended up exposing a well hidden scheme by the former Duke of the East?
