CHAPTER 17

Margaux couldn't count how many times she laughed at Kevin's never-ending joke while his colleagues snacked in the garden, smiling.

She joined the men because she feels at ease in their company. That includes the old Mang Lando, who was given permission by Declan to enslave some of his employees to work on such hectares of land, planting various vegetables, fruits, and other sources of livelihood for the people who live there.

Declan's plantation pays almost everyone who works hard to cultivate the land.

Margaux was struck when Mera and Lucy peeked in their direction, as if they were still going to carry a few pots with unknown contents.

The food in their cook here is delicious, so the girl went looking for it right away.

Margaux's gaze was drawn to the side when Kevin abruptly grabbed her arm. The girl's gaze fell to her hands, which Kevin was holding.

"Oh, Miss Marguaux, I'm sorry; I'll just offer you the coconut juice here."

Mera and Lucy arrived at the lodging at the same time, as