Chapter 29

• Wenzel even choked on his wine, clearly taken aback by her forwardness. The situation was becoming increasingly uncomfortable, and I couldn't help but feel disgusted with Veronica's intrusion.
• Wenzell laughed and glanced at me, while the men around us playfully teased him. Veronica suddenly burst into laughter and playfully slapped Wenzell's arm.
• Oh, what's this, Veronica? Acting as if you were close? I couldn't help but feel irritated by her antics. What was she up to now?