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.

the hint, returned her attention to

meal concluded in

they finished

forehead, a frown

asked,

to brush

“It’s nothing serious.

strain of recent work

a bit

rest in your guest room for a bit? I’m sure I’ll recover

course, let me assist

Violeta offered her

e their way upstairs.

Nala’s view, Lucinda discreetly retrieved a pre-arranged pill,

“Lucinda? Hey! Wake up!”

check on Lucinda at the sound of Violeta’s

“Has

grown tired of watching her

she’s in a

no need

She can’t hear you.

into her steak? What’s the plan

with

the guest room

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