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Chapter 311

Otto's heart pounded faster, almost leaping out of his chest. Lucille's sudden closeness scattered every thought in his head.Just as he tried to make sense of it, a sudden chill spread across his back, followed by a faint sting."What happened here? You've got wounds all over, even on your back." Lucille's voice came from close beside his ear. "Otto, did you get into a fight with someone? Tell me honestly. Did I drag you into this?"Otto's wandering thoughts snapped back at once. His mind cleared, and his expression quickly returned to its usual calm."No. It wasn't because of you. As for what happened, don't ask." His voice was low and even.Once Lucille finished tending to his wounds, she realized he had no intention of saying more and let the matter drop without pressing him.Just then, Walter came in with the washed fruits.Lucille glanced at them, and a flicker of surprise crossed her face. These were exactly the fruits she usually bought. She tracked her daily nutrition a

Chapter 312

Her son was the center of her world, her greatest pride, and everything her life revolved around.Between the fever, the pneumonia, and his refusal to eat over the past few days, Elaine had been beside herself with worry.She had rarely cooked before, but lately, she spent every spare moment in the kitchen. She tried every recipe she could think of, determined to build his strength back up.The fact that Lucille had reduced her precious son to such a miserable state was unbearable.Elaine hated Lucille with every fiber of her being and wished she could cut her into a thousand pieces. Whenever she chopped meat, she brought the knife down with such force that the staff at the old estate kept casting nervous glances toward the kitchen, half expecting a murder."Sweetheart, I'm here. Look what I made for you. Beef and potato stew, your favorite. And I used prime beef bones from a ranch out West. I had someone track down the freshest ones and overnight them here. Try some."I also mad

Chapter 313

After Lucille and Gwen finished their IV drips, they underwent another round of blood tests to confirm that the drug had fully cleared their systems before the hospital allowed them to check out.Gwen's parents, distressed by what their daughter had endured, insisted on driving her home themselves so she could rest and recover.Lucille had planned to take a cab home, but Otto pulled up in his car before she had the chance. He said little, merely gestured for her to get in, then drove her home.Only after he saw her safely to her door did Otto turn the car around and leave.Lucille remained where she was and watched his taillights disappear into traffic. A faint warmth spread through her chest.Otto had always been a man of few words, someone who quietly showed his concern through his actions. He always seemed to know exactly how much care to offer. It never felt intrusive, nor did it ever leave room for the wrong kind of misunderstanding.Lucille felt grateful to have a work part

Chapter 314

But even the most talented women, once married, inevitably found themselves constrained by the demands of family life.Still, Lucille had never given up. She had continued working in architecture all these years. That much, at least, gave Mary some comfort.Mary laughed. "I've been fine for a while now. It was only a minor accident, and all I needed was some rest. I've been traveling around the country again for quite some time."I only told the family I was still at the recovery home so they wouldn't worry. It's a good thing you never visited. You wouldn't have found me there anyway.""Tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., come to the City Cultural Heritage Center. I'd really like to hear your thoughts."Lucille agreed at once. "All right, Mary. See you tomorrow."Afterward, her thoughts returned to what had happened that day on the old street.She had found a restorer to repair the cups, but there was no way to return them to exactly how they had been before.She had meant to explain everyt

Chapter 315

The Whirlwind Pavilion had stood for centuries, surviving countless repairs and stubbornly refusing to fall. But the recent stretch of relentless thunderstorms had finally pushed it to the brink. Its tower now leaned at a dangerous angle, its central support pillar rotted through and badly cracked, and the entire structure was on the verge of collapse.At the first expert hearing, every specialist present had agreed that the meetinghouse could not be saved. They recommended demolishing it and rebuilding it on the same site.Mary alone had fiercely objected. She insisted on a second hearing and brought together nearly every leading expert in the country's field of historical restoration to find another solution.Lucille and Otto took their seats on either side of Mary, and the hearing began.The meeting opened with the latest footage of the meetinghouse. Every point of damage had been magnified and documented in detail. Nearly every prominent expert in the room offered an opinion, y

Chapter 316

Lucille swept her gaze across the room, her tone steady. "As for this spiral support, its purpose isn't really to provide support. It's meant to guide and redistribute stress across the tower's frame, much like a brace corrects a hunched back instead of breaking the bones to straighten it."As long as the craftsmen follow this plan exactly, restoring the Whirlwind Pavilion to full strength won't be a problem."When Lucille finished, the room fell into stunned silence.Jonas and every expert present stared at her with something close to reverence.Otto sat quietly among the crowd, his gaze fixed on her. It was as though a spotlight shone on her alone and revealed a brilliance unlike anything he had ever seen in her before.Lucille's beauty had never come from her features or bone structure alone. It came from something deeper, a light that seemed to shine naturally from within.She was like an uncut stone, unremarkable at first glance. Yet the longer he looked, the more he discove

Chapter 317

Lucille froze.For three full seconds, her mind went blank before she finally found her voice. "W-What? Otto, you and Mr. Westbrook are..."Otto smiled cryptically. He reached out and slung an arm around Jonas's shoulders."Let me make a proper introduction. Jonas Westbrook. Director of the Cultural Heritage Center, expert in historical architecture, antique collector, and calligrapher."Oh, and the actual controlling shareholder of the Halaxion Group. As for his last title, he's also my father." His tone was as casual as if he were introducing an old friend.Otto rattled off the string of titles in one breath, and Lucille's head spun as she tried to keep up.But that final line, "he's also my father," struck her like a bolt from the blue. She could hardly believe what she had just heard.Jonas put on a stern expression and gave Otto a mock-angry swat to the back of the head. "You little brat. Why are you rattling off all those hollow titles in front of Bluebird? Aren't you afr

Chapter 318

And yet, in Jonas' eyes, Lucille had been placed on a pedestal while his own son was dismissed as worthless.Lucille could not help laughing as she watched the easy, comic exchange between father and son.She had always assumed a family of the Westbrooks' standing would be bound by strict rules, with an atmosphere even more stifling than the Prescott household's.She had never expected Otto, who usually seemed so cool and distant, almost untouchable, to become so playful and full of life around his family. He was like a kid who had never quite grown up.It was a surprising revelation.The group laughed and talked as they climbed into the car and set off for the Westbrook estate.Lucille had taken a cab to the hearing. She had decided the Maserati drew too much attention, so she had left it at home.She and Mary rode together in Otto's car. Along the way, Mary shared story after story from Otto's childhood, and Lucille finally began to form a clear picture of his family.It turn

Chapter 319

The moment Lucille followed Otto and the others through the gates of the Westbrook estate, she felt as though she had stepped back in time.It stood in a century-old estate district on the outskirts of Coasthaven. Its red-lacquered gate, weathered by age, still carried an air of authority, while the green patina on the door rings bore silent witness to its long history.Lucille walked arm in arm with Mary and followed Otto and his father through the covered walkways.The scenery seemed to shift with every step. Winding paths led to hidden corners. Pavilions and towers rose beside the water, while rockeries and carefully arranged stones created an artful sense of disorder. Long corridors curved through the grounds like dragons.Every detail embodied the old ideal of classical garden design: shaped by human hands, yet so natural it seemed to have sprung from the earth itself.Lucille had once thought the old Prescott estate was as grand as a family home could get. Only now did she r

Chapter 320

After dinner, Lucille remembered the study she had passed earlier, its walls lined with impressive rows of bookshelves. Unable to resist its pull, she hesitantly asked if she might take a look.Jonas lit up at the request. In an age dominated by all things digital, his dust-covered library rarely drew visitors. Now that he had found someone who shared his passion enough to ask, he eagerly led Lucille there himself.The library spanned two levels, spacious and furnished in a simple yet elegant style. The room was utterly silent, and a faint trace of sandalwood aroma lingered in the air, soothing the mind at once.The moment Lucille stepped inside, her gaze landed on a thread-bound antique book on the top shelf. Its spine was worn, but every inch of it bore the unmistakable marks of age.She rose onto her toes and, with Otto's help, brought it down.Bold, forceful characters adorned the cover: The Craft of Gardens.Lucille lightly brushed her fingers over the cover. Her breath quic

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