Chapter 1246: The Price

The two young attendants carried tea trays in both hands. On each tray sat a teapot and several cups. They walked with careful, measured steps. Once they reached the pavilion and stopped before the group, they stepped forward together. With practiced respect, they set the cups in front of each person, poured the tea, and said, "Please enjoy." Then they retreated the way they had come, silent as shadows. Monica Lyson nudged Ethan Thubron with a finger and whispered, "Why are there kids here?" Ethan...