Chapter 54

He swaggered over to the liquor cabinet, grabbed a bottle of booze, poured half a shot, and downed it in one go.

The spicy, potent taste of alcohol lingered in his mouth.

His fist smashed hard against the wall.

He had lost control!

He had fallen for a woman who tried to drug him, tried to possess him, a woman of extreme greed and vanity….

Allison was already gone as the first light of day began to creep in the next morning.

She hadn’t slept a wink.

As she was leaving Magnolia Gardens, Lucian stood at the second–floor study window, his gaze fixed on her.

Was she that eager to leave?

Those tricks lose their magic when overused.

a maid, how could he possibly

as if he could smell that intoxicating cherry blossom scent…

scent, it was

smelled it on Penelope

not the same person…

left weak. She had to rest at home for several days

knew she couldn’t fall apart, her

went to the small garden behind

the past, Allison would walk Grace here almost every day.

how Grace was

transplant would occur tomorrow, but she wouldn’t let Allison

suddenly noticed a figure about to stumble into the water. She shouted, “Watch out!”

over and steadied her, “The

you…” The person’s voice was gentle and kind.

froze as if

had run into Miranda.

her and, somewhat frightened, patted her chest, “Sorry, I just had eye surgery recently, and my vision hasn’t fully recovered. I’ve been stuck in my room for a long time and wanted some fresh air. I could’ve been in

eyes getting better?” Allison’s voice was a bit

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