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?”

gaze lingered on the strands

you coming back? Did you get my

brief pause on the

jogged, realizing he had forgotten to answer

“I’ve secured a flight.

any unforeseen delays, I’ll land at Stastle’s airport before

specifics, a wave of

will your fiancée be

came after a moment’s hesitation, a

“Yes.

shyness brought a

“Great.

security team meet you

at the Peace

it’s

see you tomorrow

you tomorrow,” Lucinda echoed, ending the

to her six

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