Chapter 49
Liora’s POV
I sat behind my desk, fingers interlocked, and my gaze fixed on nothing in particular.
How do I face them tomorrow… if everything unravels?
“This marriage can still serve a purpose,” I murmured, nodding as though convincing myself.
I had been trained for situations like this, I just needed to stay ahead.
Just then, my phone rang as I glanced at the screen: Ava.
My brows drew together slightly. What now?
I answered. “Hello, Ava…”
“Ma’am, Lucien and his friend just left,” she said, her voice low but steady.
My posture stiffened instantly. “What did they do? They didn’t hurt you, did they?” I asked, concern sharpening my tone.
“No, ma’am. It’s about you… and the heiress.”
My stomach twitched. “What about us?”
“They asked about your name… and the heiress,”
