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Lucien genuinely perked up when Jason’s message came through.

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Frank looked visibly disappointed. “Mr. Graves, you’re leaving already?”

“Yeah. You stay and look after them. I’ve got something to take care of.” Lucien said casually.

Frank, already tipsy, looked like he’d just been abandoned at

sea.

Lucien glanced at him. “I’ll bump your performance bonus up by one point.”

Frank straightened immediately.

“Got it, Mr. Graves. I’ll make sure everything runs smooth. No problem at all. If anything happens to me, just… make sure they call an ambulance.”

Lucien smirked. “Relax. It’s not that serious. Just say you’re on antibiotics, No one will dare force you to drink. Fine–two points this month. But try baggling again, and I’ll take it back.”

Frank’s face lit up like he’d just hit the jackpot. “Understood. Thank you, Mr. Graves. Safe trip!”

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Lucien boarded the plane, still mulling over what kind of surprise Kaia might have in store for him.

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His birthday had already passed. Their anniversary wasn’t coming up. The hundred–day mark had long since come and gone. Her birthday? Nope–not that either.

He ran through every possible occasion, but nothing seemed to fit.

Still, the thought of a surprise from her filled him with anticipation. This was only the second time she’d planned something just for him–the last had been his birthday.

He had already decided he’d play along and act completely

clueless.

With that quiet excitement buzzing in his chest, Lucien stepped off the plane.

A figure stood by the exit, calm and composed.

“Hey, Uncle Lucien,” Alden called out.

Lucien’s expression darkened slightly. “What are you doing here? Off to Luna?”

replied evenly, meeting his eyes.

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Hoping I’ll change my mind about Luna? I already told

it,” Alden interrupted, his tone sharper now.

His eyes cooled, brow furrowing. “Who

snapped. “You know exactly who I mean. She’s already taken the DELF exam. How long did you

icy energy rolling off him as Alden’s words kept looping in his head. “She has already taken the

took the exam and

turned razor–sharp, laced with menace. “Why would I need to tell

truth right now, Uncle Lucien!” Alden’s tone left no room

came fast and cutting, “Get lost or I’ll throw you on the next flight out

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out a full spread of dishes–every single one something Lucien

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carefully chosen bottle of red wine and scattered rose petals across the entryway. A bouquet of fresh flowers stood at the center of the table, with a small card tucked inside, written just for

Kaia couldn’t bring herself to say out loud. All the words of thanks she wanted to express,

as the second hand ticked

that it

until eight, and Lucien still hadn’t returned. Unable to hold

get no response.

finally heard the door handle turn. She

his suitcase in hand, not saying a word. His brow was tightly drawn,

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his face, she could tell that he was in

mood.

hesitantly stepped toward him.

saw her bare feet resting on the

tile.

lifted her up and set

out of shadow. But the look in his eyes was sharp enough to cut, so

to hide your plans to go abroad from

Kaia’s heart lurched.

He knows!

and her words came

“Yeah,” Lucien replied.

had spent two full hours cooling off

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