Chapter 9
Author: Varjomies
last update2025-08-26 13:57:37
The dinner atmosphere was anything but harmonious after Zane’s unexpected arrival. Everyone sat in strained silence, picking at the lavish dishes in front of them.

Zane had just learned two things that hit him like a brick, Lucy and Zeeva were cousins, and worse Danzel was Zeeva’s former fiancé, the one Alfredo had once mentioned.

How could he not have known?

Ding!

Zeeva glanced at her phone as a message popped up.

[No wonder you’d stoop so low as to marry him. You’re just repaying a debt, the same way you did with me before. I never thought you were such a cheap woman, throwing yourself at any man who does you a favor.]

Zeeva’s eyes darkened as she shot a glare at Danzel across the table, only to find him smirking smugly.

When the awkward meal finally ended, it was time for gift-giving.

“Here, this is from me and Lucy, Ms. Liana,” Danzel said smoothly, handing over a branded designer bag. Samuel’s family presented an elegant jewelry box.

“Thank you so much.” Liana beamed as she accept
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