She Was the Treasure All Along novel Chapter 174

Lucian’s expression was cold. “Since when did I know about a distinguished guest? Which department are they from? Is this about the offshore oil fields again?”

“It’s your fiancée.” Zeke glanced at the modestly dressed mother and daughter standing nervously in the middle of the grand hall.

Lucian’s demeanor shifted. After a long pause, he said flatly, “I think retirement has made you go senile.”

“This isn’t something we can discuss over the phone. Get home as soon as you can,” Zeke said, his tone firm.

Lucian had always been obedient to his grandfather, but today, hearing Loyce’s parting words, he felt a knot of irritation tighten in his stomach. She must have heard the news before he did. The thought that she might have misunderstood him was deeply unsettling.

Robert glanced at Lucian’s dark expression in the rearview mirror and cautiously started the engine.

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Back at the Shapiro family estate, the atmosphere was thick with tension.

Cyrilla clutched her mother’s hand, perched nervously on the edge of a plush armchair. A small table beside her held a cup of coffee, its rich aroma a testament to its quality.

“It must have been a long journey for you both,” Zeke said kindly. “Please, have some coffee and snacks. We can discuss the engagement at a leisurely pace.”

The mother and daughter, hailing from a small country town, had never seen such an opulent mansion. Every corner screamed of a different social class. Even the servants’ uniforms were made of fine silk, a world away from the cheap clothes they wore.

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