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Chapter 20: A Dinner with Lucas Blackwood

Chapter 20: A Dinner with Lucas Blackwood

(Olivia's POV)

The Moonstone Dining Hall glittered with soft lighting that reflected the pe Lucas Blackwood pulled out my chair with a graceful meeterd.

"Thank you," I murmured, settling into the plush seat.

His manners were impeccable-exactly as his reputation suggested the stark CLARYNAR between his courteous behavior and Ethan's recent coldness was it lost on the

"The venison here is excellent, Lucas suggested as he took his seat across from metho

their moonlight wine selection is even better"

After we placed our orders, a slightly awkward silence fell between us. I expected him to BAGA discussing my crystal design immediately. That was, after all, why w6 77616 here

Instead, his gaze lingered on me with an intensity that made me shaft

uncomfortably Thoogh his stare wasn't threatening or unpleasant, something about it unsettled me

I frowned, meeting his eyes with a cool, questioning expression. Perhaps his reputation for politeness was merely a facade.

"Do you really not remember me?" Lucas finally broke the silence.

I blinked, genuinely confused. "I'm sorry?"

"When are you going to return my pen?" he added, his expression unreadable.

My bewilderment deepened. I had never borrowed a pen from him-had never even met him before today's ceremony. My emerald eyes must have reflected my confusion because his expression softened.

"I apologize," he said after studying my face. "It seems I've mistaken you for someone else?

Relief washed over me as he dropped the subject. A touch of embarrassment colored my

cheeks as I took a sip of water.

"It happens," I replied, grateful when our appetizers arrived to break the tension.

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mercifully empty. I gripped

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with unshed tears. "We did it, Lily" I whispered. "Mommy can finally

deep breaths, I felt steady enough to

waist, yanking me backward. I gasped in shock as I was pulled into the men's

stated state diset my eyes as my carius dupret ne iz a

dicked shut

dino with enough force to lock the earth from my lungs when opened

with Lucas Blackwood he demanded

blazing with fury

a chiling edge that sent shivers

fury I hadn't seen

retorted, anger replacing

we're overt

his face inches from mine. "I never agreed to our

I snapped. "I decided for

"So you've found a replacement already? Lucas

absurd I almost laughed. "My business with Lucas is

you're his next meal?' Ethan growled,

from his need for control. His disapproval was fueled by his

who ended our relationship, not

you care?" I challenged. "You've had Victoria warming your

jaw tightened.

spat. "You're dead to me, Ethan. You died the

Ethan seized my chin and crashed his lips against mine. The kiss

my emerald eyes wide with

tight, refusing