"Hiss..."
Vini's speech not only shocked the Great Dumas but also stunned the theater regular Victor, and even Sir Hastings from London choked on his coffee.
Arthur initially thought the London social circle was already quite chaotic in terms of romantic affairs, yet looking at Paris, the French always managed to surprise him with some new tricks.
Seeing them remain silent, Vini thought they didn't believe his words, so he continued: "At first, I didn't believe that Sainte-Beuve would seduce Adele, but then I read his 'On the Romantic Life of the Heart' and realized that this guy had long been coveting Adele."
The Great Dumas eagerly asked: "What did he write in it?"
