Angel Of Venom

Venom XXXIV

Chapter 34: The First Piece

Everyone's eyes went immediately to Lavinia. Napamaang na lamang siya dahil sa atensyon na nakuha.

Halos sabay na napakunot ang noo ng mga lalaking Hampton. Samantalang gulat naman ang rumehistro kay Seth at isang seryosong tingin ang ipinukol nina Kallisto at Carsen sa lalaking hindi na mapawi ang malaking ngiti sa stage.

"Lady Lavinia, please accept the sincerity of the Archduke. May we call you in front to accept His Excellency's offer?" ani ng lalaking nag-aanunsyo sa harap.

Lavinia sighed before standing up. Naglakad siya patungo stage. Nang makaharap niya si Valse ay agad nitong iniluhod ang isang paa sa harapan.

"You have my utmost gratitude, Lady Lavinia," Valse mischievously grinned before kissing Lavinia's hand.

Pinilit na lamang si Lavinia ang ngumiti sa kabila ng pagkainis. Palihim niyang hinigpitan ang kapit sa kamay ni Valse dahilan upang mapaiktad ito nang kaunti sa sakit.

You psychotic bastard... You really are getting into my nerves.

With the events continued without a hitch after the incident, aside from the Archduke, the Hampton Twins nailed the events. Nagkaroon pa ng kaunting tensyon sa pagitan nina Carsen at Aldaine sa swordmanship tournament, ngunit sa huli ay matagumpay na nakamit ni Aldaine ang panalo.

"Congratulations, brother!" ngiting salubong ni Lavinia kay Aldaine nang manalo ito sa tournament.

Aldaine gave her his sweetest smile which shocked the ladies before hugging Lavinia. Lalo na at kilala si Aldaine Hampton sa walang emosyon nitong mukha at matikas na postura. A total opposite of Astaril Hampton.

It was indeed a once in a blue moon sight.

The night after the swordmanship, which is the last night of the events in the Scarlet Hills was also the same night for Lavinia to execute her plan. Gabi na at may kaunting selebrasyon sa labas. Lavinia was standing away from the crowds, observing and looking for a right timing.

Madalas siyang napapatingin sa gawi ng First Prince kung saan katabi niya sina Valse at Dylan, kausap ang iilang mga nobles. She's covering half of her face with the fan that she's holding.

"My lady, I think it's time for us to send a signal. Mukhang matatapos ang gabi nang hindi mo makakausap ang prinsipe," suhestiyon ni Devon na kasalukuyang nakatayo sa likuran ni Lavinia.

"All right," Lavinia sighed, "Luan."

"Yes, my lady."

Agad na tumungo si Luan sa direksyon nina Ghastan. Pasimple siyang lumapit kay Dylan at may inabot dito. Dylan was taken aback for a second but he immediately understood what Luan was trying to do. Kinuha niya ang maliit na papel at binasa ito.

After reading the small paper, Dylan looked around until he met Lavinia's gaze. Lavinia folded her fan on her palm while giving meaningful looks to Dylan before turning her back away.

Tumungo sina Devon at Lavinia sa tent ng mga Hampton. The whole family was busy greeting the nobles they are acquainted with, so the tent is free.

Naghintay roon si Lavinia. Ilang sandali lamang ay muling bumukas ang tent. Dylan, Ghastan and Valse went inside. Sumunod sa kanila si Luan na agad dumiretso sa tabi ni Lavinia.