Nathaniel waited anxiously for her response, his heart pounding.


    He remained silent, giving her the time she needed to make her decision.


    “I can’t tonight,” Lucinda finally replied.


    “I have an appointment.


    Don’t wait up for me.


    ”


    She was just about to end the call, when the man on the other end spoke up anxiously.


    “Wait! Don’t hang up! You… You’re going to dinner with Dwayne and Cyrus, aren’t you?” Nathaniel asked, his voice filled with concern.


    Lucinda confirmed that she was indeed nning to have dinner with Dwayne and Cyrus.


    In that case…


    Nathaniel hesitated for a moment before asking, “Will Brinleigh be there?”


    “Brinleigh will be there,” Lucinda replied coolly.


    Nathaniel’s heart immediately filled with jealousy at her calm and detached tone.


    Biting his pale lips, he tried to sound ttering as he said, “Lucinda, can you not go? I’ll study hard and learn to cook.


    Pleasee back to Bay Vi tonight.


    ”


    His words irritated Lucinda, and she couldn’t tolerate it when he sounded like a poor lost puppy.


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    ”


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    Nathaniel’s desperation grew, and he blurted out, “If you don’te back tonight, I’ll hold a press conference tomorrow and reveal to the entire country that I’m your man!”


    Despite his threat, Lucinda couldn’t help butugh at his feeble attempt to persuade her.


    She had never heard of such a weak threat before.


    “You’re just my servant!” she reminded him seriously.


    “I don’t care!” he eximed.


    “You can’t deny the fact that I’m your man!” he added.


    “Nathaniel!” she eximed.


    Even Noelle, who was sitting next to her, was startled by the loudness of her voice.


    Upon hearing her anger, Nathaniel became timid and said, “I’m sorry.


    I just want you toe back for dinner.


    Even if you think I don’t deserve to dine with you, I can stand by your side and watch you eat…”