Chapter 1976

Nala couldn’t hold back a scream of agony.

With a dismissive snort, Lucinda stood and made her way to the exit.

“Reflect on your actions here in the basement.

I’ll arrange for a paternity test soon.

I’m certain you’re eager to see the results.

The mention of a “paternity test” sent a wave of panic through Nala.

“Lucinda, wait!” she called out, her voice echoing off the basement walls with a mix of fear and desperation.

Lucinda turned a blind eye to the plea in Nala’s voice.

After seizing Nala’s hair, she promptly walked away, her steps firm and laced with an air of superiority.

Once she emerged from the dim confines of the basement, she wasted no time in reaching out to Hilliard.

The phone barely had time to ring before he answered, his voice as chill yet comforting as a brisk autumn morning.

“Lucinda, what’s the matter?”

the strands

you coming back? Did you

brief

realizing he

“I’ve secured a flight.

I’ll land at

the specifics, a wave

your fiancée be

after a moment’s hesitation,

“Yes.

shyness brought a smile to Lucinda’s

“Great.

my security team meet you

the

ensure it’s ready

see you tomorrow

you tomorrow,” Lucinda echoed,

turned to her

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