Chapter 1969

Upon the steak’s arrival, Lucinda couldn’t help but admire.

“The aroma of this beef tenderloin, marinated in red wine and crowned with black pepper sauce, is irresistible.

As the servants presented knives and forks, Lucinda elegantly carved a small piece of the steak and tasted it.

Violeta and Nala watched her closely.

One was visibly anxious, the other quietly pleased.

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Lucinda, catching their stares, questioned, “Why the intense gaze?”

Nala, with a smile, explained, “Your method of cutting the steak is quite remarkable.

It’s clear why you’re considered the wealthiest in the country, given your commanding presence even at the dining table.

Lucinda, brushing aside the compliment, replied, “Let’s just enjoy our meal.

I have other matters to attend to tonight.

I’ll be leaving Peace Mountain.

taking the hint, returned her attention to her own steak, and the conversation

concluded

they finished

touched her forehead, a frown

asked, “Are

to

“It’s nothing serious.

work is catching up with

a

for a bit? I’m sure

course, let me

Violeta offered her support, they

e their way upstairs.

beyond Nala’s view, Lucinda discreetly retrieved a pre-arranged pill, swallowed it, and then gently leaned into Violeta’s embrace, feigning

“Lucinda? Hey! Wake up!”

Lucinda at the sound

“Has she

had grown tired of watching

in

need

She can’t hear you.

her

her surprise, responded with a

her to the guest room

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