---- Wee to my sanctuary of pleasure! Make yourselves ----fortable, she announced as the tunnel opened into avish chamber.


    Golden and ck feathered cushions were scattered across the floor, plush divans lined with silver trays overflowing with exotic fruits and delicacies.


    At the center of the room, a low pool shimmered invitingly, its water reflecting the illusion of the night sky.


    Sigrid nced up, observing the domed ceiling supported by towering golden columns.


    Despite being underground, it projected a perfect view of the starry sky above.


    Lucrecia pped twice, and ves began emerging from behind heavy burgundy curtains.


    She shed part of her attireremoving her ornamental cloak, slipping off herce glovesthen suggestively loosened the neckline of her dress, exposing the swell of her breasts.


    Everything seemed casual as she reclined luxuriously on the cushions, hiking up her skirt to reveal toned, shapely thighs.


    But her true intentions were clear.


    She wanted Electras ve.


    Come now, dont just stand there all stiff...


    Then, just as Alessandre moved to sit beside her, she halted him with a raised hand.


    No, no, Im sorry, Alessandre, but tonight, I feel like being next to Electra.


    ---- Sigrid didnt know what this viper was up to.


    She nced around subtly, feeling as though countless unseen eyes were watching her from the shadows.


    The malevolence creeping behind the walls...


    What was that? More specters? Had Lucrecia managed to create them too through her twisted experiments? Reluctantly, she lowered herself onto the cushions beside Lucrecia.


    Come closer, dear, I dont bite.


    She smiled, dripping with false sweetness.


    J know weve had our little disagreements.


    Youre not still upset about Alessandres party, are you? Qh, you mean the part where you ordered that witch to have me murdered? Nooo, of course not, Sigrid replied with biting sarcasm, shifting beside her, not trusting her in the slightest.


    Well, then, I''ll make sure to apologize properly tonight, Lucrecia whispered close to her ear.


    Behind them, Ss was losing what little patience he had left.


    If they were already here, they might as well destroy everything now.


    But Sigrid had insisted on saving that auctioned ve first.


    For some reason she hadnt fully exined, but as always, he ---- swallowed his rage and followed her lead.


    Soon after, at Lucreciasmand, wine was brought in, along with trays of fresh fruits.


    At the back of the chamber, the crimson curtains parted.


    Two male ves and one female stepped onto a small stage draped in red velvet.


    With a mere nod from Lucrecia, they began their performance