Hard to Focus

Madame Beck's voice cut through the tension in the room.

Alexander froze, his grip loosening slightly as he turned to look at the madame. Taking advantage of the sudden interruption, Rain pushed herself off and quickly scrambled up, adjusting her wig. She couldn't risk anyone finding out about her identity.

Madame Beck's eyes narrowed as she looked between Alexander and Rain. "Mr. Lancaster, I must remind you that our entertainers must be treated respectfully. Any breach of this protocol will not be tolerated."

Alexander stood up, straightening his clothes. "I apologize," he said, his tone clipped. "We were just playing around."

'Playing around?' Rain mused with annoyance. 'Seriously?'

Madame Beck raised her brows before she turned to look at Rain suspiciously. Rain could only respond with an awkward smile. Madame Beck's face darkened as she turned back to Alexander, and Rain was surprised that Madame Beck seemed to care so much for her.