T W E L F T H

"Do you mind me asking, dear...What is your family name?"

"M-my family name?"

The thing Vaughn knows while growing up is to not expose their family name. The fact that her dad is one of the foremost in demand criminals, their family name is intended to keep hidden. Especially to the families that has the same line of work with them.

Before Vaughn could open her mouth for a response, Mr. Sanchez instantly speaks. Not giving Vaughn a chance to speak.

"Do you happen to be related to Luvox Xanthos by any chance?" Mr. Sanchez looks at her directly in the eye. As if observing if she's going to be telling a truth or a lie.

How did he?

Cold shivers run through her as if the cold evening breeze gushes through the closed windows, she thinks of an answer. Cold beads of sweat forming on her nape as she grew uneasy. Nervously fidgeting the ends of her shirt.

"I'm not a Xanthos, sir" She found the courage to speak despite her anxiousness.