If only Maximus was surprised, he wouldn't show it on his face. He would rather hide it behind his unwavering smile. "I just followed my King's order at that time. I hope you won't hold a grudge on me."
Lilac chuckled upon hearing what he just said. "What am I supposed to say? Should I say, 'Oh, Let bygones be bygones dear!' or, do you expect me to pet your head and say 'Oh Maximus is a good boy!'??" said Lilac, talking like how a person would talk sweetly to a dog.
She then quickly spotted how his emotion was stirring inside him after hearing her sarcasm. Her words had unfailingly triggered his anger that was slowly increasing through his eyes. Who wouldn't react like that? She insulted him straight in his face!
However, the moment he spoke again, whatever wrath he felt, it didn't reflect in his tone. He was a manipulative person after all. "I like the 'let bygones be bygones' part. Besides, you won't be here if you don't have a strong reason, am I right?"
