Life bes richer after you’ve faced and conquered a few challenges.


    Don’t you agree?”


    Lucinda gazed at her with icy, emotionless eyes.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    She sneered, “The duration of my struggles remains to be seen, but I suspect it’s nearly time for you to watch your step, Miss Diaz.


    Be cautious in those heels; one misstep could shatter your poise.


    N appeared oblivious to Lucinda’s hidden message and wore a cheerful smile.


    “I appreciate your concern, Miss Simmons.


    I also find the hospital floor slippery, so I’ll watch my step.


    ”


    Danilo moved ahead, encircled his arm around N’s waist, and guided her toward the exit.


    As soon as the door shut, Lucinda’s eyes turned frosty.


    She shifted her attention to the fruit and flowers resting on the table beside her bed.


    Shemanded, “Ask someone to throw these out.


    Don’t even touch them.


    IT want them gone at once.


    ”


    Nathan didn’t need the directive; he would’ve done the same on his own ord.


    Without dy, he summoned a nurse to remove the unwee tokens from Danilo and N.


    He even insisted on sterilizing the bedside stand with alcohol.


    He then inquired of Lucinda, “How much do you suspect Danilo of being responsible for this terrible attack?”


    Lucinda responded with gravity, “Initially, I was 40% convinced, but their hospital visit, feigning sympathy, has pushed my suspicions to 60%.


    ”


    Nathan passed Lucinda a ss of water and kindly assisted her in sipping it.


    “Well, mine’s a tad higher than yours, maybe around 70%.


    ”


    Lucinda inquired with a puzzled expression, “What’s the source of your additional 10%?”


    “Danilo’sforting presents.


    If he had genuinely stumbled upon the hospital and hurried to visit you upon learning of your hospital stay, he wouldn’t have brought such considerate gifts.


    It’s evident that he’s been observing both you and me.


    He was aware of your hospitalization, and came over deliberately.


    ”


    Lucinda let out a weary sigh.


    “Still, these are merely conjectures.


    Concrete proof is necessary.


    ”


    “We might not have solid proof against Danilo.


    I understand his tactics.


    By confidently entering our room and requesting cooperation rights, he has likely eliminated any incriminating evidence, following the typical strategy of Zephyria nobles to ensure a clean getaway.


    ” Nathan spoke withposure, his gaze fixed on the sun slowly sinking below the horizon outside the window.


    The captivating red sunset, though it should have been warm, didn’t seem that way to Nathan.


    He realized that the warmth he felt was emanating from Lucinda’s emotions.


    If she was joyous, it was as if the sun shone for him.


    If she felt gloom, he was cloaked in shadow alongside her.


    Lucinda wasn’t bothered at all by what Nathan said.


    She replied, “You know, Simmons Group and DoWeier Group still have to work together.


    If Ellsworth isn’t moving things along, let’s notplicate matters for him.


    ”


    Nathan questioned, “Are you thinking of letting the person pulling the strings off the hook?”


    Just let the person behind it off the hook?


    That was out of the question! In Lucinda’s book, there was no notion of forgiving and forgetting, only a steadfast principle: if someone wronged her, she’d deal with them decisively.