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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.

Lucas shifted smoothly to business matters. "I've been following your work for some time, Mrs. Winters. Your crystal designs show remarkable innovation."

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would have a proper resting

from my seat.

myself before Lucas noticed my emotional

private washroom was mercifully empty. I gripped the marble

nefection in the miner

Lily" I whispered.

felt steady enough

me backward. I gasped in shock as I

eyes as

dicked shut behind

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

you dong having dinner with Lucas Blackwood he

blazing with fury

and magnetic as always camed a chiling edge that sent shivers

hadn't seen in

I retorted, anger replacing my

we're overt

mine.

have to" I snapped. "I decided

you've found a replacement already? Lucas

accusation was so absurd I almost laughed. "My business with Lucas

staring at you like you're his next meal?' Ethan growled, his hands tightening on my

the truth then. His refusal to accept our separation stemmed not from love but from his need for control. His disapproval was fueled by his alpha pride- he wanted

our relationship, not

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

tightened.

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

cut short as Ethan seized my chin and

him, my emerald eyes wide with defiance.

tight, refusing