"Who is she?"
"She came with Dr. Youngworth. She's been eating since she came. I wonder if she's looking for trouble now that she's full."
"What does this have to do with her?"
"Didn't you say that they're from Clearfog? They spoke perfect Terranish, though?"
"The point is, didn't you hear what the young lady said? Did Graden get the wrong person?"
"I don't think so. The award is for Dr. Shadow. Isn't that Ms. Chime?"
A heated discussion started among the guests.
Camille was surprised to see Hera, and ecstasy gave way to hatred.
How did Hera know Graden?
As Camille heard the ongoing discussion, something occurred to her. Color drained from her face. She wanted to take the award and finish the ceremony, but Graden withdrew his hands!
Camille had a bad feeling about this.
"You are…" Graden recognized Hera's voice. His baffled eyes alternated between Hera and Camille.
He sensed something wrong when he heard Camille's voice a moment ago. He had met Dr. Shadow a few times. Although she had always worn a red cloak and a golden mask, he could recognize her voice. His hearing skills made up for his face blindness.
He came here based on the address given by Dr. Shadow. The people here claimed that Camille was Dr. Shadow. In addition to that, she was wearing a red cloak! That was why he got the wrong person.
"I said that I'd be here, but I never said that I was the host of the banquet," Hera deliberately lowered her voice.
Hearing that tone and voice, Graden was certain that Hera was Dr. Shadow!
"I'm sorry, I got the wrong person. This award is not for you," he said to Camille.
Hearing that, her body went stiff.
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