Chapter 1941

He had been in this position for an extended period, and it was uncertain if he had taken any water during this time.

This form of punishment was harsh indeed.

Yet, Graham appeared indifferent to his suffering, perhaps accustomed to self-imposed hardship from past experiences.

Lucinda watched him from afar, her emotions a whirlwind of conflict.

She was furious with Graham.

He had been a protective elder brother and a strict guardian for years, yet he had concealed secrets that hurt her deeply, all for an illegitimate daughter of the Simmons family who had wronged Lucinda in the past.

Graham’s willingness to overlook their father’s tragic accident, all to benefit Valerie’s quest for control over the Simmons family, filled Lucinda with bitterness.

Her expression hardened into a blend of anger and resolve as she mulled over these betrayals.

Nathan, noting the shift in her demeanor, sighed quietly.

understood Lucinda’s attachment to Graham but recognized the extent of Graham’s betrayal, which led

a

to move past this turmoil, particularly given Graham’s

Nathan began, only to be silenced by her hand

“Someone’s coming.

she whispered, urgency in her

concealed spot behind the

whispered again, instructing Nathan, “Watch Graham and anyone approaching

need to speak

a nod, Nathan

from Graham’s labored chants, Peace Mountain was

the guards from the villa’s entrance, allowing easy access for any

a figure made its way towards the

hidden vantage point,

make out the side profile of the visitor under the dim

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