131 CHAPTER 128

Ace nodded while opening the door to exit with Cecilia.

Suddenly, they bumped into Joanna, who was holding a piece of cake.

"Uhm…" The two of them met eyes, yet Joanna was the one feeling embarrassed, despite having nothing to hide.

"Ah… I didn't bother your conversation, right?" She asked awkwardly.

Ace didn't reply, merely staring down at her with an arrogant gaze.

Joanna, however, continued asking, ignoring the awkwardness. "Did you succeed? Did the 'Heart of the Sea' work? Are you guys planning on running away now?"

Hearing this made the man colder. He merely whispered something to Cecilia before walking past Joanna. Acting as if they were complete strangers, his arrogance practically seeped out of his aura.

"That petty bastard! I just asked for some money! What's with the attitude?! " Joanna mumbled angrily to herself as she watched him leave.