Chapter 236

Everyone present turned their heads to look.

Even Elodie paused for a moment, her gaze drawn to the entrance as a large group swept in. At the head was an elegant, imposing woman-her beauty sharpened by experience, her demeanor commanding.

No one had expected Lucinda to show up at Goldspire for an inspection.

Maurice and the others immediately straightened their postures.

Lucinda, having just flown in on short notice, hadn't anticipated running into Jarrod here either. Hearing the manager's words, she gave a simple, “Lead the way."

The manager gestured politely. "Mr. Silverstein and his party are in the dining room, along with Mr. Silverstein's girlfriend..."

Lucinda's steps barely faltered.

Her heels clicked against the floor as she approached-and then she saw Sylvie seated at Jarrod's side.

But almost at once, Lucinda noticed Elodie sitting not far away.

narrowed, surprise flickering across her face at this unexpected

he remained perfectly calm, as if there was nothing

Silverstein," Joseph spoke

and the others quickly

politely to Lucinda but didn't address her directly. Lucinda gave a clipped nod. "I'm here for an inspection. Please, carry on." She didn't force conversation with Sylvie, simply letting her gaze sweep past. "Jarrod, come with me." Lucinda called, her

a word

finally rose and followed Lucinda

met Lucinda before, watched the exchange with interest. As an outsider, he picked up on

as if she barely knew Sylvie there hadn't been

so outstanding; surely Mrs. Silverstein

rubbed his nose and shot a glance

frowned and discreetly observed

entirely unaffected. She gave no hint of any relationship with Lucinda, acting as

sip of coffee

made sense that Mrs. Silverstein wouldn't go out of her way to single Sylvie

Still...

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