The next second, Chester stepped forward to explain in a pained voice, "Come on, kiddo, you saw what happened. The killer's clearly trying to cause conflict between the Elysium Gate and you Langes. They've already made a move on Heather. You could be next for all you know."

"That's why it's safest for you to remain here. Got it?'

Veron finally understood their intentions at the words, and no longer retaliated against staying despite the haughty expression on her face.

Seeing as she was not sa