Chapter 50 A Charming Cage

• Lily sat at the long dining table, the morning sun streaming through the grand windows of Dimitry’s opulent mansion. The table was laden with an extravagant spread—freshly baked pastries, fruit carved into delicate shapes, and steaming cups of coffee that filled the air with a comforting aroma. Despite the lavish setting, her appetite was nonexistent.
• Evsei Agron, Dimitry’s father, sat at the head of the table, exuding a warmth that seemed at odds with his reputation. He smiled kindly at Lily, his weathered hands gesturing as he recounted a story from his youth.
• "And so, the man had no idea his briefcase was filled with bricks until he reached the meeting," Evsei chuckled, his laughter deep and rich.