Elena sat gracefully on the velvet settee in the centre of her lavish living room. Everything about the space reflected her taste, rich, antique golds and deep maroons, marble floors, and towering floral arrangements that gave off the faint scent of roses and iron. She was dressed impeccably, as always, in a tailored navy blue gown, her greying hair pinned into a tight, elegant bun. A small cup of tea sat untouched on the coffee table before her.One of her bodyguards stood nearby, his posture stiff and professional. Elena’s sharp eyes flicked toward him as the door opened.Lyria stepped in, dressed in a pale cream coat, her heels clicking softly against the floor. Her hair was pulled back, her makeup subtle but polished. She looked slightly rushed, brows furrowed with concern.“You came early, my child,” Elena said, her tone gentle, her lips curling into a measured smile.Lyria didn’t return the smile. Her eyes darted briefly to t
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