Chapter 13

Lily

The sound of spoons fisting against each other was the only thing rising in the room. All the while, I could feel Hilda and Ryker's gaze on me. I know the reason why Hilda was looking at me. As for Ryker too, he was afraid of me saying anything that would raise suspicion. I might have a plan to say one or two things, but I won't go overboard to the point of anyone getting suspicious. I decided to break the silence. "Um...Father, you didn't attend the club meeting today."

The man was a bit surprised at my words. "I realized it would be better if I start leaving the work to you guys. Very soon I would retire."

I nodded my head as if I understood what the Black Raven Club was all about. An unexpected smile made its way out of me when I felt Ryker's hand on my thigh underneath the table. Despite the gesture making my heart skip a beat, I maintained my composure. I grabbed his hand and placed it atop the table. Both Marcus and Hilda's eyes shifted to our intertwined hands. I could