Chapter 182

Lucius smiled faintly. "The White family's internal affairs have been taken care of." He had learned his lesson with Caelus and wouldn't make the same mistake twice. Compared to a fugitive of Caelus' caliber, Leander was nothing. Long before he made his move from the shadows, Lucius had already known his plans. Since he brushed the matter off so easily, Valerie didn't press. The White family's politics had never interested her, anyway. After a moment of hesitation, she decided to speak up. "About that day, I'm sorry. I was distracted and didn't notice where the puzzle ball was. I didn't mean to damage something so valuable. "I got in touch with a friend who restores artifacts. There's a chance the puzzle ball can be repaired. I'll cover the cost myself. If it can't be fixed, I'll try to find an identical replacement. "Of course, I know how important it was. Since it was a gift from someone close to you, restoring it properly would be best." Valerie never liked owing anyone. She d