Clementine slowly exhaled. Without saying a word, she shook her head, reached over, and grabbed Aphryne's hand. Then she stepped to the side, fully intending to leave.
At this point, she no longer possessed the patience required to deal with these annoyances. If she remained here much longer, she genuinely feared she might accidentally kill this oh-so-great prodigy of the Grand House of Rose.
And frankly, that would only create unnecessary trouble for them.
"Have you three women still not understood?" Valerius questioned coldly, finally losing the last traces of his gentlemanly façade. "I have yet to grant you permission to leave this hall. So who exactly do you think you are to disregard my words?" His tone rose noticeably.
The three completely ignored him and continued walking.
