Chapter 1915

Beatrice's question made Melody uneasy. How on earth could she explain to Beatrice that their meeting was the result of a one-night stand because she entered the wrong room last night?

Lucas had not briefed her on how to handle this situation, so she was scrambling for the right words.

"We..." After a prolonged pause, Melody finally said, "This one time, I ran into some trouble, and Lucas helped me out. I thanked him afterward, and, well...we got to know each other."

She deliberately made her answer general enough so as to not cause suspicions.

"Really?'' Beatrice eyed Melody skeptically. "I never thought of Lucas as the heroic type."

Melody silently agreed with Beatrice. Lucas appeared aloof and uninterested in others' affairs.

Melody forced a laugh and said, "Perhaps it's just fate, you know...”

spin a little tale

previous women around Lucas,' thought Beatrice

they had sent someone to dig into the Sanders. Rumors about Melody's not-so-great reputation with Sanders had reached them, but

and Beatrice's gazes on her, she became a bit uneasy, fearing that they might see through

can cook?" asked

good

took charge of cooking three meals a day for herself and Wendy. It was during those times that she honed her impressive culinary skills. Thus, she was

cooking prowess, so she nodded and allowed Melody

Melody was struck with awe, but she

taste it. See if it suits your taste,” Melody called

spread of dishes on the

sat together to enjoy the dinner. Throughout the meal, Melody took care of Cedric and Beatrice by occasionally

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