"Cassandra, Chelsea, what are you two doing here so late?" Luke asked, eyeing them suspiciously.

"I came to check on my future sister-in-law and offer some advice to keep her from crying tomorrow," Cassandra explained.

Luke remained skeptical. He knew Cassandra too well. She was always up to something. Helping him was out of the question-he'd be grateful if she just didn't cause trouble.

He then glanced at Chelsea Sanders, who stood beside Cassandra.

Chelsea originally belonged to a branch of the Sanders family, but after catching Luke's eye, she had been brought in as a mistress.

"I just came along with Ms. Lennon," Chelsea said, her voice wavering.

Luke nodded without further question. "Alright, you guys can go talk to her, but don't stay too long. We have a busy day tomorrow. I'll go check on Bruce. We'll head back together later.

Cassandra nodded and led Chelsea toward Lana's room.

"Cassandra!" Luke's voice stopped her in her tracks.

heart skipped a beat. Had Luke figured out

it?" she asked, turning back with a forced

you walking funny?

crept up Cassandra's cheeks. Of course, she

apart. She cursed Ethan inwardly, wishing she could cut his

done. He'd probably cry his eyes out if he found out in the

something earlier,

of suspicion. For a divine grandmaster like Cassandra, a mere bump shouldn't have any effect. It was akin to getting bitten by a

experience, Luke quickly grasped the situation. Choosing to let it

room. She looked worn out and disheveled, with tear stains marking her

a few perfunctory questions

to help Lana escape, but with Luke insisting they leave together, she had no choice

was too exhausted. She hadn't considered visiting Lana again to

his room while frequently glancing outside for

counting on Cassandra was hopeless. He had to take matters into his

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