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

concluded in

sooner had they finished than Lucinda began to feel

forehead,

asked, “Are

to brush

“It’s nothing serious.

work is catching up

feeling a bit

room for a bit?

let me assist

offered her support,

e their way upstairs.

discreetly retrieved a pre-arranged

“Lucinda? Hey! Wake up!”

Lucinda at

“Has

grown tired of

in a

no need

She can’t hear you.

slip something into her steak? What’s the

surprise, responded with a

the guest room and

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