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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?”

Alden replied evenly, meeting his

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out a dry chuckle. “What for? Hoping I’ll change my

it,” Alden interrupted, his tone sharper now. “I want to know–why are

His eyes cooled, brow furrowing. “Who

taken the DELF exam. How long did you think you

seemed to freeze over, icy energy rolling off him as Alden’s words kept looping in his head. “She has already taken

took the exam and

menace. “Why would I

right now, Uncle Lucien!” Alden’s tone

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

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laid out a full spread of

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across the entryway. A bouquet of fresh flowers stood at the

to say out loud. All the words of thanks

as the second hand ticked by

door, but Lucien was nowhere in sight. She checked the flight and saw that it had landed at six. She figured maybe he was

Lucien still hadn’t

get no response.

handle turn. She was so relieved

his suitcase in hand, not saying a word. His brow was tightly drawn, and that familiar crease between his eyes was deeper

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his face, she could tell that he

mood.

Kaia hesitantly stepped

saw her bare feet resting on the

tile.

her up and set

entryway light, the contours of his face flickered in and out of shadow. But the look in his eyes was sharp enough to cut, so cold

asked, “How long were you planning to hide your plans to go

Kaia’s heart lurched.

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shocked to think, and her words

“Yeah,” Lucien replied.

had spent two full hours cooling off outside before coming back

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