The elevator chimed.


    Jennifer, in high heels, exited first.


    “Jennifer…” Hilliard trailed behind, struggling to find words.


    “Call me Miss Turner,” Jennifer dered without looking at him.


    “Alright, Miss Turner, I…


    “We’re at the office.


    Personal matters are off-limits.


    Be mindful of your surroundings,” Jennifer interrupted sharply.


    Hilliard was stunned.


    Had shepletely disregarded his exnation andbeled him a liar?


    He was left with no option but to follow her closely.


    In Stastle, the atmosphere at N&L Fairy Land had changed since Lucinda and Nathan’s return the previous night.


    Throughout lunch, Lucinda remained silent.


    Nathan sighed inwardly.


    He understood that she was just concerned about Cyrus.


    Else, he would be worried that she was mad at him again.


    He reassured her, “Lucinda, don’t dwell on it.


    Finish your meal, and we can talk about a solutionter.


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    Then he served Lucinda a bowl of fish soup.


    But she didn’t touch it and her expression remained serious.


    “This morning, I told Abel to reach out to Mekhi.


    I wanted to visit Mekhi’s mother and Noelle, but Mekhi declined,” Lucinda exined.


    She gazed at her untouched meal, lost in thought.


    She had no appetite.


    “Even when I tried to meet him, he refused, using work as an excuse.


    ”


    Nathan gently pushed the bowl of soup toward her and assured, “I’ll have a word with Mekhi.


    He can decide not to see you, but he can’t do that with me.


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    I’ll handle everything.


    ”


    Relief washed over her as she listened to his words.


    She savored the wonderful feeling of having someone dependable to lean on.


    In the afternoon, Nathan reached out to Mekhi.


    But Mekhi was tied up on a special mission in the suburbs and couldn’t make it.


    “Lucinda, I’ve let Mekhi know.


    He’ll visit N&L Fairy Land tomorrow morning.


    You can speak to him then.


    ”


    “Alright.


    ” Lucinda then inquired, “How’s everything with Cyrus? He didn’t cause any problem, did he?”


    Nathan replied, “No, he’s been well-behaved for now.


    But my guys haven’t heard any sounds from his kitchen.


    I suspect he hasn’t eaten since yesterday.


    ”


    “He’s intentionally on a hunger strike?” She furrowed her brow and said, “Let’s not worry about it.


    He won’t starve to death in two days.


    Also, he won’t want to lose his life before getting Noelle out.


    ”