Chapter 26 Jealousy And Possession

• The morning after their tense encounter, Celia found herself aimlessly wandering the corridors of the mansion, her thoughts a whirlwind of confusion. She tried to shake off her memories of Alexander’s words, his tone laced with a yearning he tried so hard to suppress. As she descended the grand staircase, her mind lingering on their moments together, the familiar figure of Lucas waiting near the entryway brought her back to reality. He was leaning casually against the wall, that confident smirk firmly in place as he spotted her.
• “Celia,” he greeted smoothly, his eyes twinkling with an almost mischievous glint. “Fancy seeing you here so early. I was hoping to run into you.”
• Celia gave him a polite smile, though her mind raced with an awareness of Alexander’s silent warning about Lucas. “Lucas, good morning. What brings you here?”