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Landon instantly earned himself a murderous re rom Lucien and mped his mouth shut.

Alright then. So this little secret’s not out yet–not even to Alyssa.

Alyssa leaned in, concerned. “Kaia, are you okay?”

Kaia had nearly jumped out of her skin, thinking she’d identally let something slip. Her pale face flushed bright red.

“I’m fine. Just need some water.”

The room wasid out tatami–style.

After taking off their shoes, the two of them knelt down.

Kaia found herself seated directly across from that familiar face with a look that hovered somewhere between calm and amused.

Lucien’s long legs were folded neatly beneath him, tailored cks outlining the clean lines of his frame.

Even under the thin fabric, she could make out the strength

beneath.

His expression shifted briefly with concern. His voice was low and gravelly as he handed her a ss of water. “Careful. Don’t

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rush it.”

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Kaia epted it, taking a small sip to soothe the irritation in her throat.

She lowered her gaze, her voice barely above a whisper.

“Thank you.”

Alyssa raised a brow, ncing between them. She parted her lips as if to speak, but chose to say nothing.

Landon smirked. “Ms. Domont, were you that thrilled to see

Lucien?”

Kaia froze, fingers tightening around her ss. She didn’t dare look up.

Alyssa jumped in to cover for her. “Maybe she was just startled by you, Landon.”

Landon scoffed, “Hey, Aly, how exactly do I look startling?”

Lucien took a casual sip of the clear liquid in his ss. “You do have a certain… effect on people.”

Landon blinked. “Wow. Okay.”

Damn. My bro really knew how to throw a punch without lifting a finger.

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Alyssa burst outughing.

“Wee to a conversation with Uncle Lucier

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Grinding his mrs, Landon red at her. “Might I remind you who’s paying for dinner tonight?”

Alyssa zipped her lips and mimed locking them shut. She knew better than to push her luck.

But thenb, /bsomething caught her eye. Lucien was watching Kaia… somehow too directly and too intently.

She turned toward her friend. Kaia’s head was bowed low, staring at her cup as if she could bore a hole through it.

“Kaia, focus. Start eating before Landon regrets inviting us.”

Even now, with Lucien sitting in a rxed posture, there was something about him that filled the room with weight.

The table wasn’t particrlyrge. Every now and then, when their hands reached for a cup or te, their fingers nearly brushed. And each time, Kaia grew more tense.

Of the four, Landon clearly knew what was going on. He and Lucien were close enough to be in on it.

Alyssa, though, didn’t have a clue.

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Kaia sat there riddled with guilt and anxiety, terrified her best friend would notice.

Dinner, for her, was pure torture.

As they were wrapping up, Alyssa suddenly asked, “Hey, Kaia, are you free this weekend? We could do a little staycation somewhere nearby.”

Kaia would’ve normally agreed without a second thought.

But this weekend…

She lifted her eyes, trying to keep it casual, only to find Lucien already looking at her. His deep eyes were steady with a faint smile hiding just beneath them.

She quickly looked away and coughed. “I’ve got ns this weekend. Can’t make it.”

“How about next week?b” /b

Her gaze lowered slightly. “Next week’s my grandma’s memorial. She passed away a month ago. So… sorry.”

“Oh no, it was my bad. I wasn’t thinking.” Alyssa immediately pulled her into a hugb, /bfull of regret.

As she let bgo/bb, /bshe nced toward Lucien and noticed the slight

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furrow in his brow.

What’s with the sudden shift in his mood:

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She turned back to Landon with a distracted nod. “Thanks for

dinner.”

“So, how are you two getting back? Did you guys drive yourselves? I’ve got to wait for my driver anyway,” Landon spoke.

Alyssa shook her head. “We didn’t. Kaia and I will just grab a ride.”

Lucien’s voice came in slow and steady. “I didn’t drink. I’ll drive

you.”

Landon blinked. “Wait, what? You didn’t drink? Who the hell did I just toast with? Bro, rich or not, trafficws still apply.”

Lucien interrupted him tly, “I was drinking water. You assumed it was sake.”

Landon stared at him in silence for a long moment.

Then he let out a soft snort, almostughing in disbelief.

“You toasted with water? You’ve got some nerve.”

Lucien lifted his eyeszily and nced at him. “Had to toast

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with something for our friendship. Water counts.”

Landon rolled his eyes.

Unbelievable. Lucien’s a damn menace.

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Eventually, the two of them got into Lucien’s car. Landon stayed behind, waiting for his driver.

Lucien’s gaze, sharp and slightly tilted at the corners, flicked up to the rearview mirror, watching the two passengers in the back

seat.

“Alyssa, I’ll drop you at Graves Manor first. Then I’ll take Kaia home.”

Alyssa nodded without a second thought. “Sure, Uncle Lucien.”

Kaia almost spoke up to say he could just leave her at the subway station.

Why did I send the car for maintenance today, of all days?

After Alyssa got out, the car grew quiet again with just the two of them inside.

Kaia noticed Lucien pulling over to the side and switching on the hazard lights.

She turned to ask what was going on, but he spoke first, calm

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and firm.

“Front seat, my girlfriend.”

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