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

concluded in

had they finished than Lucinda began to

forehead, a

concerned, asked, “Are

attempted to brush

“It’s nothing serious.

the strain of recent work is catching up with

a bit

guest room for

course, let me

Violeta offered her support,

e their way upstairs.

Nala’s view, Lucinda discreetly retrieved a pre-arranged pill, swallowed it, and then gently leaned

“Lucinda? Hey! Wake up!”

Lucinda at

inquired, “Has she

grown tired of

she’s in a

no need for

She can’t hear you.

slip something into her steak? What’s the

surprise, responded with a cool

guest

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