Lucinda understood the gravity of the situation well.


    The return of Nathan would stabilize the Payne family.


    However, in Nathan’s absence, discretion and observing the culprit’s next move seemed the prudent approach.


    Lucinda conceded, “Let’s set aside the investigation for now.


    Have the medical team and Hilliard ensure that grandpa receives the best care.


    When he regains consciousness, he will undoubtedly shed some light on the situation.


    ”


    Kern nodded in agreement.


    “Understood, madam.


    ”


    Turning to Hilliard, Lucinda expressed her appreciation.


    “Hilliard, your presence here is a greatfort.


    Thank you.


    ”


    Hilliard responded with a serene tone, “Please, it’s nothing.


    Rest assured, Mr.


    Norton Payne is in good hands.


    You can focus on your other responsibilities.


    ”


    With a nod of thanks, Lucinda exited the bedroom.


    The corridor outside was filled with the distant buzz of conversations from the Living room below.


    The Payne family members gathered, their discussions remained indistinct to her.


    Lucinda preferred to keep her distance from the family, save for Khalid and Uma.


    Deciding to check on Colby and Destinee, she made her way upstairs, feeling it her duty while in Norton’s vi.


    As Lucinda approached the nursery arranged by Norton for the babies, a servant hurried towards her, visibly distressed.


    “Madam, there’s been an incident.


    ”


    Lucinda, growing ustomed to such interruptions, asked with a hint of frustration, “What now?”


    “The police are here for you.


    ”


    “For me?”


    Puzzled, Lucinda followed the servant to the vi’s entrance, where she was greeted by several officers.


    The leading officer, disying his identification, addressed her respectfully, saying, “Mrs.


    Payne, we’ve received allegations of you uwfully detaining a Zephyrian national.


    We must ask for your cooperation in our investigation.


    ”


    Lucinda immediately suspected the source.


    “Danilo’s doing?”


    Aware of her status as Nathan’s wife, the officer maintained a courteous tone.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    “Theint involves Mr.


    Brewer’s girlfriend, a matter we must take seriously.


    We kindly request your assistance with our inquiries.


    ”


    Lucinda was taken aback by the revtion that Danilo hadn’t fled but was instead causing trouble from the shadows.


    Danilo was clever, having deduced that Lucinda and Graham hadunched an attack the previous night.


    Knowing that Lucinda was determined to take N away and that she was unimpeded by anyone, he had made his decision to flee swiftly and retaliatedter.