“It didn’t go as easily as I expected it to.”

After seeing Sungyoon and the Ross siblings out, Grace sat back on the sofa. She took a sip of the black tea in front of her, but it had already cooled by now.

“What? Did you think they’d just let you into their party?”

“If I’m being honest, a part of me thought so.”

It had nothing to do with her social status. She had confidence in her own abilities. That was why she was a bit shocked right now.

“Of course, they should discuss it. There is nothing more important than accepting a new member into a party. It is a good sign that he isn’t an egomaniac that makes all the decisions by himself.”

He was right.

“Moreover, I can tell. They looked interested. Of course! You are unbelievable! Why wouldn't they want you!”

Russell raised his nose in pride as if it were his business. Grace looked at him with an incredulous expression.

“Are you really sure about this?”

Russell wiped the playful expression off from his face. He looked at her with worry in his eyes. There were no ifs, no ands, no buts about it. Grace had almost died.

The man himself had almost died many times when he was younger. That was why he understood how much fear Grace was feeling right now. To make matters worse, she had also lost all her comrades.

“… If I’m being honest, I’m still af...