Pierre followed her into the Living room.
Lucinda settled on the sofa, and he gave his report.
âLast night, I spotted the man in black in the bar.
It was the man I told you about.
I chased him.
I was so anxious not to lose him that I forgot to report it to you.
â
Lucinda poured a cup of tea and asked indifferently, âSo, did you catch up with him?â
âNo,â Pierre admitted.
âHe was too fast, and I couldnât catch up with him.
But I think, with everything thatâs happened these past two days, it must have something to do with Mr.
Shaw.
He invited you to the bar.
He may have set it up.
â
Lucinda didnât respond for a moment.
She sipped her tea and thought for a while.
âOkay, I see.
â
She glanced at the wound on Pierreâs face.
âConor is hot-tempered.
Donât take it to heart.
Does it hurt?â
Pierre rubbed his face and said, âIâm fine.
â
âOkay, then you will continue to protect me?â
âThank you, I will.
â
Lucinda nodded.
Pierre was about to leave, but she stopped him.
âCall Mr.
Shaw.
If he hasnât left Forden yet, tell him Iâm inviting him to dinner tonight.
â
Her index finger traced circles along the rim of the teacup.
She kept her expression neutral, so no one would know what she was thinking.
That evening, they met at the Garden Hotel.
Originally, Lucinda had invited Kyson to dinner as her treat, but Kyson was so delighted that she wanted to have dinner with him that he booked the entire floor of the restaurant at the Garden Hotel.
Lucinda wore a dark red evening dress, and her makeup was even more enchanting than usual.
When she smiled, she looked beautiful and charming.
From the moment she entered the restaurant, Kysonâs blue eyes never strayed from Lucinda.
He bowed his head slightly and stretched out his hand like a gentleman.
âLucinda, you look radiant.
Youâre the most beautiful princess in Cadiered.
â
Lucinda smiled.