Laura S. Fox

It fits Veridien and its vibe splendidly! And it would actually make sense in the context of the mystery that would be unveiled...

Oh gawd, that would be soooo 80s vibe - softcore porn, lol! Well, Veridien would take a severe hit if such videos of its wealthy students were to be leaked! That is one wild theory @Summerabbacat! The wildest I've read so far from readers!

Hmm, hmm, and who broke the statue? Do you see Herr Becker doing it? I'm really curious about the readers' guesses!

We know that every detective worth his or her salt needs one!

I love it how people reacted with 'fingers crossed' to this comment!

Oh, I can understand the suspicion... and all is not black and white at Veridien. Fear not, Lawrence keeps a little shield nearby. sometimes, he might need it, sometimes... it may be a little overkill.

Oh, thank you! Of course... the said tome is sitting on my desk right now, after a third re-reading... but that was just one book I read again so I could get in my dark academia mood! (spoilers - I re-read two more, one that comes in two volumes, and one that comes in six)

Hmm... well, Lawrence will search for the possessor of the said boot. We'll see if your guess was spot on!

That is one excellent question! And Lawrence will store it away to explore it... leave it to him not to leave a stone unturned. I think the answer - which will come later - will surprise you!

So well said!

Definitely! Lawrence knows he couldn't have asked for a better partner...

Chapter Seventeen – A-Noir Some things were easier said than done. Lawrence had promised Ali that he’d take care of keeping Bastien away from his room come evening, but the Royal Court kept so close to their king all throughout the day, during lessons, as well as outside of them, that it was impossible for an outsider like the new transfer student to approach him without drawing unnecessary suspicion. With the hours ticking away, he needed to do something, so once study time was over,

Oh, it is, there's just one twist coming, and then, we're sailing smoothly! Cute little doggy!

Indeed they are