C50 Distinguished Guest

Two dim lamps were lit outside the entrance hall, one on each side, like the eerie eyes of specters.

Jade followed Gaspare in and was stopped at the base of the stairs by the butler.

"Miss Ouyang," he began slowly, "Mr. Ferini requests your presence in the study."

Gaspare, already three steps up the staircase, turned back to look at her with a cautionary glare. Jade gave him a brief