C677 Betrayal and Counterbetrayal!

After her words fell, a maid gracefully took the bracelet and placed it back into the gift box.

Raphael, unfazed by the return of his gift, offered a slight bow and rejoined his peers. His demeanor remained calm and composed, devoid of any hint of anger or irritation, a testament to his refined grace.

Raphael's gesture seemed to set the stage for what followed. One after another