During dinner, warm light filled the dining room. The long table was laid with a spread of dishes, but the mood was heavy.As he cut into his steak, Dad said quietly, "About tomorrow's meeting with that business group, maybe we should push it back. You just got home and need time to catch your breath."I put my knife and fork down and said firmly, "No, Dad. I have to go to that meeting. Staying busy is the only way I won't dwell on those painful memories."Mom gave me a worried look. "But Sylvie, you look so pale. We're worried about you.""I'm fine. If I can't deal with this, how am I supposed to take revenge, let alone take over the Sassi family?"Seeing the resolve in my eyes, Dad fell silent for a moment, then nodded. "Alright. The meeting is set for 3:00 pm tomorrow. Sylvie, we don't know these people, and they asked for you by name. Be careful."After dinner, I walked alone through the garden. Roses in every color were in full bloom, lush and dewy, their scent heavy in the
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