"Do you know who that was?" she couldn't help but ask.
"Perhaps?"
What kind of answer was that? She chose to focus her attention on the well-lit hallway instead. It was still daytime, yet the corridor was already lit with beautifully decorated candles that were placed inside iron cages that resembled a bird's cage.
She didn't know whose idea it was, but she immediately noticed that most of the decorations inside were cages and elegant paintings of birds — different birds.
The guard then led them to the second floor and then to another floor. This time, the stairs leading to the third floor were covered in a scarlet red carpet that muted their footsteps.
"Please come in… the general manager will come shortly. May I offer some cocktails and pastries?"
"Tea is fine. The most bitter one." Duke Lucas answered smoothly. She was guessing this wasn't the first time that the Duke came here. She noticed his burning gaze toward her.
