Lucinda expressed her sarcasm as she watched N’s expression.


    N, for her part, lookedpletely baffled.


    “I’m lost, Miss Simmons.


    What do you mean by those words? You’re not nning to harm me, are you?”


    Lucinda rified, “I never said such a thing.


    But I’m the vengeful type and I don’t take kindly to being crossed.


    If anyone tries to push me around, I’ll make sure they regret it by multiplying the payback by a hundred or even a thousand.


    I’m not the only one in the business world who thinks this way.


    Remember, if you find yourself attacked or kidnapped out of the blue, it’s likely because you’ve upset someone.


    ”


    At this, N looked truly scared and her eyes welled up with tears immediately.


    “Please, Miss Simmons, you’re frightening me.


    I’m just starting out and haven’t stepped on anyone’s toes.


    The only person I might upset …”


    Her voice faded.


    She paused as her thoughts swirled.


    Then, with a determined look, N locked eyes with Lucinda.


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    Lucinda’s response was cold and mocking.


    “Miss Diaz, if your reason for showing up is merely toin about lost deals, then you might as well leave.


    As long as you’re in charge at AN Group, consider every deal with them as good as gone from your grasp.


    ”


    Tears threatened to spill from N’s eyes, which were now even more inmed with emotion.


    She appeared deeply hurt and was on the verge of breaking down.


    “Miss Simmons, why are you being so aggressive towards me? What have I possibly done to offend you?”


    Leaning back with an air of nonchnce, Lucinda proposed a condition.


    “Miss Diaz, if you wish to avoid any trouble with me, you’ll need to provide answers to some questions.


    ”


    N nodded honestly.


    “Of course, Miss Simmons.Têxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    I’ll share whatever I know.


    ”


    Lucinda’s gaze sharpened and a mocking glimmer yed in her eyes.


    “Tell me, Miss Diaz, are you truly who you im to be? Are you the real N Diaz?”


    N looked puzzled as she answered, “Of course.


    ”


    Lucinda prodded further, “Miss Diaz, can you recall where you met Danilo?”


    N frowned.


    “That’s something personal between us.


    Why do you need to know?”


    Lucinda brushed off the concern lightly.


    “It’s a simple question.


    Mentioning the ce isn’t going to invade your privacy in any way.


    Are you hesitant to share?”


    Staring back firmly, N disclosed, “I guess it was in a forested mountain area in Stastle, Cadiered.


    ”


    “Oh, really?” Lucinda’s interest peaked.


    She raised an eyebrow and asked, “What took y


    ou there?”


    N exined, “The school had organized a trip to the countryside for some agricultural work which offered extra credits.


    I was aiming for a schrship, so I joined.


    I ended up getting lost in the mountains and bumped into Danilo, who was visiting Cadiered.


    I asked him for directions.


    To my surprise, he was smitten with me right away and made an effort to chat as we walked.


    He was quite charming, so we ended up exchanging contact details.


    ”


    Lucinda dropped her head to hide the coldness in her eyes.


    “I see.


    That sounds interesting.


    ”