Milena blinked in shock, still frozen in place as her limbs refused to listen to her.

Finally met her? Why would the great Tatiana Wallington be anticipating meeting her?

As if reading her thoughts, Tatiana spoke again in that smooth voice.

“We've heard about you, dear.”

Milena’s legs wobbled. “Good things, I hope,” she muttered under her breath. She glanced at Cassius, who still had his sharp gaze fixed on her.

Then she bowed deeply, her head almost touching her knees.

“Nice to really meet you too, Mr. and Mrs. King,” she straightened up and flashed them a nervous smile as Cassius gave her an acknowledging nod.

“Rafeal told me...