Beatrice's question made Melody uneasy. How on earth could she explain to Beatrice that their meeting was the result of a one-night stand because she entered the wrong room last night? Lucas had not briefed her on how to handle this situation, so she was scrambling for the right words.

"We..." After a prolonged pause, Melody finally said, "This one time, I ran into some trouble, and Lucas helped me out. I thanked him afterward, and, well...we got to know each other."

She deliberately made her answer general enough so as to not cause suspicions.

"Really?" Beatrice eyed Melody skeptically. "I never thought of Lucas as the heroic type."

Melody silently agreed with Beatrice. Lucas appeared aloof and uninterested in others' affairs.

Melody forced a laugh and said, "Perhaps it's just fate, you know..."

She had to spin a little tale without giving too much away.

different from the previous women around Lucas,' thought Beatrice as she observed Melody's sweet

not-so-great reputation with Sanders had reached them, but the

gazes on her, she became a bit uneasy, fearing that they might see through her.

can cook?" asked

pretty good at it,

and Helen were away, she took charge of cooking three meals a day for herself and Wendy. It was during those times that she honed her impressive culinary

prowess, so she nodded and allowed

was stocked with fresh ingredients. Melody was struck with awe, but she quickly selected what

and taste it. See if it suits your

As they looked at the spread of

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