Rudy sat with a slight smile, his expression gentle, making it hard to discern his inner thoughts from the surface.
"Hello," Norton Abyss smiled, scrutinizing the man, who seemed very polite. You really couldn't tell he would be the mastermind behind Nine's kidnapping. Norton stared intensely, and without further ado, he asked directly, "Why did you seek me out? And where is Liam Yancey's daughter?"
"Hmph, are you so sure his daughter is with me?..." Rudy took a sip of red wine, swirling the goblet. The crystal cup turned crimson, reminiscent of blood.
Norton Abyss's gaze deepened. He glanced down at the watch on his wrist; it was close to seven o'clock. Lately, the timing for his need for blood had been unpredictable, and he was unsure when symptoms might appear.
To engage in a normal conversation with Rudy, he had to avert his gaze, avoiding looking at the wine glass, and focus.
