Nathan was effectively distracted by her charm.


    He leaned in close and whispered softly in her ear, “You’re as beautiful as ever, but tonight there’s a new allure about you.


    It makes me long for you.


    ”


    “Then… shall we stay in the study tonight?” Lucinda suggested, her tone confident and unreserved, their long marriage having dissolved any shyness between them.


    That was just what Nathan hoped for.


    He ki*sed her gently and replied, “It’s your choice, honey.


    ”


    The tension of the study was dissolved by their intimate moments.


    They yfully made use of the room’s furnishings-the desk, the sofa, and the coffee table.


    Nathan’s hands remained around Lucinda’s waist throughout, and the night was filled with memorable moments.


    Though they had an energetic night, Lucinda did not have another rpse.


    They embraced and slept soundly until dawn.


    Despite feeling a little sore in the morning, Lucinda woke up refreshed.


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    “Honey…” she whispered, noticing Nathan was still asleep.


    She yfully pinched his nose, coaxing him awake.


    As he blinked open his eyes and looked at her tenderly, he asked, “Did you sleep well? Thank you forst night.


    ”


    Lucinda leaned in and ki*sed him.


    “Darling, I slept wonderfullyst night.


    I didn’t go to theb for IV drip, yet I didn’t have a rpse despite everything.


    Do you think it’s because I feel tired after vigorous exercise? Could that be the reason I didn’t have a health setback?”


    Nathan, not well-versed in medical matters, replied, “I’ll ask Aldric.


    ”


    Lucinda felt a flush of embarrassment.


    “How can you ask him about that? It’s a private matter between you and me.


    How can you share it with outsiders?”


    Nathan found himself at a loss for words.


    He recalled a night when, after they had been intimate in the hospital, he had eagerly shown off the ki*s marks to everyone, including Sonny and Aldric.


    If Lucinda found out, would she be embarrassed or perhaps even ashamed?


    Most likely, she would be very angry.


    Noticing Nathan’s distraction, Lucinda flicked his forehead with her finger.


    “What are you thinking about? Don’t tell Aldric about our private affairs.


    Do you hear me? Whether it has anything to do with having s@x or not, we can figure it out ourselves.


    ”


    Nathan nodded earnestly.


    “Understood.


    I’ll listen to you.


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    With that settled, the two of them got up, quickly freshened up, and had breakfast.


    Nathan dropped Lucinda off at the Simmons Group building before he headed back to the National Security Bureau.


    Mylo had spent the previous night in a jail cell there.


    Coming from a wealthy background, a night in jail might be particrly tough for him, and he was likely feeling quite humiliated, as if he’d been through a severe ordeal.


    Curious about Mylo’s resilience in such a low moment, Nathan decided to check on him.


    Upon arriving at the National Security Bureau, the first person he encountered was Sonny, who was grimacing and massaging his arms.


    As Nathan prepared to approach Sonny and ask about his condition, Larry came around the corner, dr@ped an arm over Sonny’s shoulder, and they walked on together.


    Larry, not noticing Nathan standing nearby, teased Sonny yfully, “Sonny, oh… I shouldn’t call you that, since you’ll be in a higher position in two days.


    What’s wrong? You look so beaten down.


    Did you have a fight with your fiancée?”


    Sonny, feigning toughness, replied, “She’s just a girl, and she owes me a lot.


    How dare she hit me? Nathan taught me a lesson yesterday morning.


    ”


    Larry, reassessing Sonny’s state, asked, “Why are you in so much pain today? Did you do some intense training?”