Cynthia felt as if she had been frozen in place. Her mind went completely blank, and for a moment, she found herself unable to react, let alone speak.
Sandy, on the other hand, wore an exceptionally warm smile and said softly, "Cynthia, we've met twice before. Do you remember?"
From the very first time she had seen Sandy, Cynthia knew this woman was different.
As one of Lucien's women, Sandy was treated with a level of importance that far surpassed Jacqueline.
Yet, what puzzled Cynthia the most was Sandy's attitude toward her—Lucien's infamous ex-wife. Sandy was always polite, her face ever adorned with that gentle, unshakable smile.
Even now, with Lucien approaching her yet again, Sandy showed no signs of jealousy or displeasure. Instead, she had taken the initiative to greet her.
This unexpected friendliness made Cynthia feel incredibly uneasy.
She couldn't figure out what Sandy's true intentions were, but something deep inside told her that this kindness was nothing more than a fac