Burning in Jealousy and Resentment!

Everyone's eyes were now on the owner of the voice.

Maya smirks 'Finally. Someone took the bait and here my chance of creating...a drama!'.

Xavier creases his eyebrows seriously and speaks staring at her "I can't allow this to happen, My Lady. He should be imprisoned for his crime!".

Maya smiles warmly at Xavier "I know he should be but not before I ask him a reason for his statement".

Xavier speaks with a meaningful gaze on his face "You can't ask the reasons for the hatred from everyone, My Lady. You don't have to".

Maya could sense his voice deepened at the last sentence as if he is speaking to her intimately. She smiles faintly "But I insist, Your Highness".

Before Xavier could speak something, Kalki announces "You can proceed".

Maya looks at Kalki with a slight bow "I am grateful for His Highness's kindness".