Orion, now settled comfortably in his room, turned to Dorea with a mischievous grin. His earlier distress had given way to a satisfied smirk, reflecting the thrill of their successful scheme.
"That'll teach him not to cheat on a Black," Orion said, his tone filled with a sense of triumph and satisfaction. His grin widened as he looked at Dorea, who returned the smile with a nod of agreement.
Dorea chuckled, her eyes twinkling with approval. "Absolutely," she said. "He won't forget this lesson anytime soon."
The two of them shared a moment of mutual satisfaction, their plan having played out exactly as they had hoped. The room, now calm and filled with a sense of victory, seemed to echo with their shared sense of accomplishment. Orion's grin remained, a testament to their successful dramatic performance and the message they had sent.
