Ch. 2501..2510

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2501-"There is no need for that," he said dismissively. "I'm just here to tell you to not play these little tricks anymore. I value our long-time friendship, which is why I am speaking to you politely now. "Keep at it, and you'll lose my friendship."

Without turning back, Lucas got into the elevator button without even giving Thalia a chance to explain.

"Lucas! Lucas, wait!"

No matter how loud Thalia shouted, he never looked back.

Seeing him walking away callously, Thalia threw the breakfast she was holding toward the door.

"That stupid Melody has to go!" Thalia's eyes were full of spiteful hatred.

If it were not for Melody, Lucas would never be this indifferent to her. The woman must have said something to make him fall for her so wholeheartedly!

Was she not up to par as Melody? How wonderful it was when the two of them were in Molomia.

All of this was all the fault of that woman.

After calming down, Thalia called Wendy. "Does what you said before still count?"

"Oh, you coward. Are you afraid that you cannot pull it off?" Wendy was distraught after having lost everything. Last week, Melody transferred Helen to another hospital, and Wendy's last leverage was gone. She had nothing more to lose. She would fight Melody immediately if she could.

However, Thalia was always by her side, telling her not to be too impulsive.

It would be a long battle, and she could take her time.

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"I had thought about it. I have nothing to fear; everything is just a gamble.

"If we succeed, her reputation will be ruined, I can get the man I want, and you can continue on with your life. If the plan fails, there is nothing to regret. It won't get worse than this."

Listening to Thalia's theories, Wendy also became excited. "Are you sure? If you are, I'll get to it now. I can't wait to see her begging for mercy."

"Of course I am sure. I'll prepare the other things and ask her out. All you need to do is prepare those things."

Thalia's eyes were full of calculation, and Quinn took a few steps back in fright.

Quinn was not really clear what these two were up to.

Although Quinn promised to come back to help Thalia get Lucas back, it seemed impossible to change Lucas' mind at this point.

In fact, Quinn was silently making her retreat, intending to persuade Thalia to give up on this. However, looking at her gnashing her teeth in hatred for Melody, she did not look like she would look back at all.

After Thalia hung up the phone, she walked past Quinn and retreated to her room. She did not even spare Quinn a glance.

"No way! Are you expecting me to clean up your mess?"

In the end, Quinn quietly cleaned the scene. Otherwise, if others saw it they would only think that there were some indecent people living house.

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2502-Melody showed up to her dance practice as scheduled.

"Stop. Melody, wrong move again. What happened to you today? You seem absent-minded. If you are feeling tired, take a day off.

"In fact, you already memorized your moves. We scheduled this practice just so you could familiarize yourself."

"I'm sorry," apologized Melody sheepishly, "I'm probably just out of it a little."

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"No big deal. Do you want to go back now? Of course, Mister Lucas hasn't come yet…"

Melody put on her coat, said goodbye to the choreographer, and prepared to leave. "Don't worry. I'll let him know." There were some things she needed to clarify with Thalia in person.

Thalia was surprised when he received Melody's call, with a playful smile on her face. "Oh? You came to see me?"

"Well, you placed the photo under my pillow that day. Was it not just to make me come to you?" she said coldly. "Lucas is not with me, so there is no need for you to pretend now."

"Oh, stop jumping to conclusions. That photo is just a reminder to Lucas not to forget my sister. You're the only one with issues, unable to control your temper and yet want to meet me in person." She paused. "But I'll comply."

Melody was not stupid and told her to meet her at a coffee shop.

"Are you that afraid of me?" Thalia's ego was evident, even through the phone call.

"Don't flatter yourself. I'm just wary that a repeat of what happened in the bathroom will happen. Of course, I think you wouldn't use the same trick twice.

That would be dumb."

The smile on Thalia's face on the other end of the phone disappeared. She had planned to communicate with Wendy about her actions if Melody came to her place.

Now that they made an appointment at the coffee shop, it seemed that all this could no longer continue.

"Okay, I'm up for it. As long as you dare to come, I'll show up."

After Melody sent a message to Lucas, she silenced her cell phone.

There were some things she had to ask Thalia face to face, but she could not bear to tell Lucas what she was worried about.

If he knew about her suspicions, would he choose to believe her or question her?

Melody looked out the window, somewhat saddened. Ever since Thalia appeared in their lives, she felt that everything about her had been disrupted. She did not like this feeling of losing control.

It was not long until the destined meeting appened. Thalia had earlier, and there was.net Peo.net glass of water in front of her.

Melody looked outside the window for a while before she strode in with determination.

"I thought you were just going to stand outside forever." Thalia picked up the water and took a sip gently with a smile on her face as though certain she would win. S Melody was not guaranteed to win. Thalia smiled even wider when she realized this.

She was afraid too.

"Stop being such a narcissist. I just want to ask you a question." Melody's upper body leaned forward.

"Thalia also looked up at this moment. "Ask away."

"How did your sister die?"

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2503-Thalia was obviously taken aback. "Are you kidding me? Or have you received some new script?" "Why so hesitant? I'm just asking you how your sister died,"

said Melody. "Why are you panicking?

"Or is it that you know that your sister didn't die because of Lucas, and you're afraid that after the truth is discovered, you won't be able to guilt trip the Rivera family to take responsibility for your life?" Thalia muttered, "Crazy woman. Does Lucas know you're so suspicious of my sister?

"Ah, no wonder you came to see me today without telling him. If Lucas knew you were a lunatic, he would definitely break up with you!"

Although she pretended to be calm on the surface, Thalia's fists were already tightly grasped under the table.

Why did Melody suddenly ask her this question?

No one had ever doubted the cause of her sister's death in so many years, even the photo that was placed under her pillow that night.

So many years had passed, and no one would ever find out about this.

She kept repeating this sentence in her heart, and at least she did not look so nervous externally.

"Miss Thalia, there are only two of us here, so no need to pretend in front of me.

"You know the answer to the question I asked, but it doesn't matter if you do not tell me now. Just wait until the day I find the evidence…"

Melody picked up her handbag and was about to leave.

"Wait a minute," Thalia suddenly grabbed her wrist, "Did you ask me out today just to ask me such a weird question?"

She did not let go of Melody's hand. "Who do you think I am? Someone who comes and goes at your disposal?"

Melody struggled to break away from her hand. "I'm sorry, but you and I have nothing else to talk about. Since you're unwilling to answer my question, it won't be too late for me to confront you when I find the evidence."

Even with the brief time she had with Thalia, Melody became more certain of the answer in her heart. If she had wronged Thalia, Thalia would have cried and made a scene. S Melody rarely slandered and framed her, so of course Thalia would use it and make Lucas hate Melody.

However, she was calm, which implied that she was ready with the answer.

Precisely because she was prepared in advance, she could remain calm when faced with such a bizarre question from Melody and even ridiculed Melody for being a lunatic.

Melody did not relax until she sat in the car.

She did feel that she was a little crazy, but her gut feeling told her there was more to the story, a truth unrevealed. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ ꜰindNʘvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"Miss Melody, would you like to let Mister Lucas know about today's matter?"

said the chauffeur, referring to how Thalia gripped her wrist. Melody shook her head. "No. There's nothing he should know about, and I wasn't hurt."

Ever since the last time Lucas went to the hospital with Melody and was stalked by the reporters, the driver had been particularly vigilant whenever he sensed any lover disturbance.

Melody fell into deep thought. What happened that year? Who killed Thalia's sister? She could not think of anyone around Lucas who would do this.

Thalia gloomily returned to her room. As soon as she sat on the sofa, she pushed all the cups on the coffee table to the floor, making a loud crackling sound. Quinn rubbed her eyes and walked out of the room. She saw the scene and swallowed the question she wanted to ask.

"What's wrong? You were fine when you went out."

Thalia glanced at her unkindly. "Besides sleeping and eating, do you have anything better to do? I'm not here to host a useless person."

No one would tolerate being called useless. Quinn, more so being a spoiled person, retorted, "What do you mean by that?"

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2504-"I'm still jet-lagged. You asked me to come back just to help you get your Lucas back, didn't you? Judging by the way that he was flirting with Melody just now, does it look like he'll change his mind and be with you?

"I've advised you not to be so adamant, but if you still refuse to listen to me now, you'll regret it sooner or later…"

Thalia straightened herself, her expression so bitter that Quinn stopped.

"You said there's no man you can't seduce, didn't you? Why is it not the case for Lucas, huh? If you can't help me at all, then you might as well go back to

Molomia. Anyway, you're not afraid of being hunted down by the mafia boss' daughter, are you?" Thalia said calmly as if she really did not care about Quinn's life or death.

She never kept useless people around, not even her good friends. If it were not for the fact that Quinn said that she could help Thalia, Thalia would never have taken the trouble.

In Molomia, the various forces were complicated. It was not a good idea to offend the mafia boss' daughter.

It was also because she was back in the homeland, far away from the mountains and rivers. No matter how powerful that person was, it was impossible for him to reach into the country, so she let Quinn come back.

When school started in the second half of the year, she would have to think carefully about how to resolve this matter. She did not want to get involved in such trouble.

After hearing Thalia's words, Quinn's face turned pale. She cursed her luck to have tried her luck with that mafia boss' daughter.

Still, she was innocent. The man himself did not explain himself clearly.

In addition, they were just all having fun, so there was no need to carefully investigate each other's backgrounds. Who knew that a moment of confusion could lead to a big mistake?

She did not dare to return to Molomia. If Thalia chased her away, she might have to return to the country with her life in danger.

"You're joking, aren't you, Thalia?"

She laughed nervously. "We've been friends for so many years! There's no need to say such harsh words, right? Do you just want Lucas to change his mind? I can still help you with this."

Thalia merely raised her eyebrows.

"Really? Tell me what ideas you have to make him change his mind. In fact, my requirements aren't too high. I just want to drive that woman away from Lucas.

She's really an eyesore. If she disappears, Lucas will definitely think of me.

"That woman talks nonsense into his ears every day, so it only makes sense that Lucas has been brainwashed.

Quinn pouted. Lucas was not a three-year-old child. How could he be brainwashed by Melody?

Thalia was just confused and conflicted to the point she blamed Melody for not being able to be with Lucas.

Quinn was living under someone else's roof, and she had to demonstrate her worth to Thalia before she could stay. Naturally, she would not say such a thing to Thalia.

"Actually, it's quite easy to get rid of Melody. As far as I know, their relationship has undergone a change in just one or two months…"

Thalia sat up straight to listen to her analysis.

"Really? Tell me in detail. Everything was fine When I first got back here…until Lucas suddenly stopped paying attention to me. It was Melody who started the discord."

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2505-Think about it. Have you done anything that made Lucas feel disgusted? What would happen to Melody if she did such a thing? He hates evil the most, and he will hate her for it…" It suddenly dawned on Thalia, and she smiled.

"It seems that you do have skills. Since you already have an idea, then think about what I should do." Thalia patted Quinn's shoulder. "I want an answer by tomorrow."

She got up and returned to her room, leaving Quinn alone behind her and shouting helplessly, "Hey, you can't rush this!"

However, Thalia did not care so much. She could not stand to see Melody next to Lucas for another day.

Rather than forcing the two of them apart, it would be better for Lucas to gradually dislike Melody. Quinn was right about one thing: men were visual animals, and longevity was not their strength. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the ꜰindNʘvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Beatrice was pleased to observe the relationship between Melody and Lucas improving.

Beatrice's eightieth birthday was coming up, so she thought about letting Melody and Lucas attend the banquet together. This would also let others know that Melody was their legitimate granddaughter-in-law.

With this, she could hold her head high and not be harassed by random people in the entertainment industry.

Beatrice's eightieth birthday was arranged before Melody's fan meeting.

Beatrice's status would warrant countless people attending the function to give her well wishes.

It was the first time for Melody to attend such a big event, and she was still a little unaccustomed to it. Before the banquet, she specifically asked Lucas to take her to pick out gifts.

She left Lucas to pick out her dress. The two of them had slept together for so many days, and he already knew Melody's size well.

However, Melody was troubled about what to give to Beatrice.

Even as she laid on Lucas' chest that night, she tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Lucas had no choice but to wrap his arms around Melody forcefully, stopping her.

"Okay, what happened? You've been tossing around in bed. It's been almost twenty minutes. You have another practice session tomorrow, and you'll be exhausted by then."

Every time Melody could not sleep, Lucas would pressure her by saying she had to train the next day. No matter how certain he was about the loyalty of Melody's fans, he always felt like telling Melody to not be so serious whenever he saw her exhausted.

Melody was wrapped so tightly in his arms that she could not move. "What should I give to Grandma on her birthday?"

Melody blinked. Seeing that she was very awake and not sleepy, Lucas placed a kiss on her eyelids. "Don't worry. Grandma will be very happy no matter what you give her."

Having said that, Melody could not give a casual present. It would not be just a family dinner; most of the famous families in the circle would be attending after all. How could she present a mundane gift to Beatrice with many prestigious guests around?

Plus, Beatrice was always fond of her and had shown her kindness. Melody could not just give her a simple present.

"I told you to let me handle it. Now you feel troubled by it."

Lucas' deep voice was right next to Melody's ear. The hot breath made her ducked unconsciously. When she heard what he said, she could not help but glance at him.

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2506-"I'm pretty sure Grandma will be able to tell you're the one who prepared the gift.

She'll only think I didn't put enough effort into it."

Melody did not mind giving Beatrice something she made herself, but such a gift might be considered too 'cheap' for her. After all, sincerity was considered the least valuable thing to people of high society. Melody must give something valuable and substantial to Beatrice to highlight her respect for her.

Lucas leaned in and rubbed his cheek against Melody's, which was as tender as a baby's. He could not resist doing that, and when Melody got annoyed, she would lightly slap him on the face.

The force was almost negligible, and Lucas would just continue doing what he wanted, leaving Melody alone to deal with her annoyance.

"Grandma will truly be upset if you start thinking like those people. I'm sure she'll love whatever you give her. But go ahead if you want to make something for her to show your sincerity."

The Riveras had already reached a certain status in the country, and if Melody could not even do what she wanted, then all these years of effort would truly have been in vain.

Lucas had long told Melody not to worry so much because the others would praise her for her thoughtfulness no matter what she gave Beatrice. The number of people who wanted to get onto Melody's good side was enough to make a line from New Capital City to Molomia.

Melody was the legitimate daughter-in-law of the Riveras, so who else could dare to give her a hard time? Even if some people would look down on Melody's gifts, it would only be done behind her back. Those who would make sarcastic remarks to her face would not dare to show up at the Riveras' gatherings.

Since Lucas had said so, Melody finally said with her face tilted, "Then I'll knit a scarf for Grandma. The weather's clearly getting colder, and Grandma likes to stroll in the garden, so a scarf would be perfect to keep her from the wind. What do you think?"

In Lucas' eyes, nothing would represent Melody's sincerity better than her handmade gifts. Even so, he could not help but grumble, "But I haven't even received a home-made scarf from you yet…" sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FindNʘᴠᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Melody fell silent. Indeed, the sequence of their relationship was somewhat different from other couples. Typically, people meet, get to know each other, and fall in love, inevitably exchanging handmade gifts during this process. However, there were never such things between her and Lucas.

Melody pinched his mouth shut. "I'll knit one for Grandma first, and then we can talk about yours later."

However, just giving a handmade scarf was certainly not enough. Melody persuaded Lucas to go with her to shop for an emerald brooch as well, which Beatrice could pin on her scarf. Melody was sure the combination would make Beatrice look very noble.

Of course, Lucas was also very satisfied with Melody's arrangements. It was Melody's first time knitting a scarf and she was still very inexperienced, but she gave the first one to Lucas as a practice piece.

Despite the presence of dropped stitches and holes all over the scarf, Lucas still cherished it as if it were a treasure. He wore it over his suit when he went to work.

The employees dared not look at him when they saw him wearing such a holey scarf. 'Is this another new trend in high fashion? Maybe the boho look is back in style,' they thought.

Although they did not quite understand fashion, the scarf did add a touch of nobility to Lucas, making him look extra handsome. Then again, Lucas would still look handsome even if he was dressed in rags. Melody finished knitting another scarf for Beatrice on the day of the old lady's birthday.

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The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2508-Everything was not going smoothly for Quinn, especially when she was being forced to depend on others. Quinn wanted to leave, but a woman was waiting to capture her back in Molomia. Thus, she had no choice but to swallow her pride and stay in New Capital City.

Beatrice put her arm around Melody's back and led her to the spotlight.

"This is my granddaughter-in-law, Melody. She's a very kind girl, so we've been keeping her relationship with Lucas a secret to protect her. But I'm sure everyone has been keeping up with the gossip about our family recently!"

Beatrice's joke elicited laughter from the guests. Indeed, both Lucas and Melody had been hitting the headlines frequently lately. In fact, even before the news

about Lucas and Melody broke out, Melody was already a frequent feature on the trending topics list. There was not one person in the room who did not know who Melody was.

"As for those online gossips, just take them with a grain of salt. The reason why I introduced Melody right now is because I want everyone to know that Melody is different from most girls. She's a bit timid, and her involvement in acting is solely driven by her passion for it. I hope everyone can give her a bit more grace if she ever unintentionally offended you. After all, she's still young."

Who would dare not to give face to Beatrice? Even if someone dared to do so, they would still need to contend with Lucas, who was standing behind Beatrice and watching everyone closely. Anyone who wanted to work with the Riveras in the future was wise; they knew who they could or could not offend.

"The fact that Old Missus Rivera would introduce her granddaughter-in-law on her big birthday bash means that she must be very satisfied with her," someone familiar with the Riveras raised a toast and exclaimed loudly.

Beatrice and Cedric nodded simultaneously. "Peter is right. Both of us are a hundred percent satisfied with our granddaughter-in-law. Now that we're getting older, there are a lot of things we don't have the energy to do in the business world anymore. We've introduced Melody today so that everyone will know who she is. That's all. I've received all your birthday wishes. Thank you, everyone!"

Despite receiving a mountain load of gifts, Beatrice immediately noticed the scarf that Melody had given her.

"Oh Melody, you're too thoughtful. How did you know I needed a new scarf?"

said Beatrice happily.

Melody blushed and did not dare to take all the credit for herself. "Even though I was the one who knitted the scarf, Lucas was the one who found the emerald on it."

Although emeralds were quite abundant, it was hard to find one that was as pure as the one embedded in Beatrice's scarf.

Thus, when Lucas saw that emerald at the auction one day, he almost without hesitation raised the bid to the highest and naturally acquired the gemstone.

"Grandma, the scarf and emerald are birthday gifts from both Melody and me,"

said Lucas. He would not have remembered what he was supposed to say if it were not for Melody's reminder.

Having observed all the subtle interactions between them, Beatrice finally felt at ease. Later on, she and Cedric split up, with Cedric taking Lucas to greet guests while Beatrice attended to her own social circle Since Melody was her granddaughter-in-law, there was no reason for her not to participate in such occasions. Initially, Melody found these gatherings very awkward, but she knew Beatrice's intentions were sincere, and that she genuinely cared for her. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FindNʘᴠᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2509-It was worth noting that a family like the Sanders would not even be able to step into a party like Beatrice's eightieth birthday bash. However, the Riveras had never been stingy with their resources when it came to Melody.

Thalia became even more bitter when she saw how proud Melody looked.

"Hmph! I thought her taste would at least improve now that she's entered the entertainment industry, but look at the shabby gift she gave! It's laughable! One would think she wants everyone to know just how poor of a family background she came from! How stingy could she get? I pity old Missus and Mister Rivera for having to cover for her embarrassment."

Thalia unabashedly vented to Quinn, finding fault with Melody in everything.

Quinn, however, could understand why Melody only gave Beatrice a handmade scarf at such an event. Nevertheless, the emerald embedded in it was not cheap. It was worth noting that emeralds of this caliber were extremely rare and could only be found at very exclusive auctions.

Besides, Beatrice had seen everything that was under the sun. If she really needed something, she could just go ahead and buy them. To families like the Riveras, the most precious thing was time and energy. After all, everyone had become restless in modern society, and not everyone had the patience to knit a scarf.

Nonetheless, to protect Thalia's ego, Quinn nodded in solidarity. After Thalia's attention shifted away from her, Quinn started to move around the banquet hall.

She also needed to plan for herself as most of the attendees at the banquet were dignitaries bringing their own children.

Although she did not know anyone there, she was confident that as long as she showed a friendly attitude, most people would be willing to help her. Quinn did not ask for much; she just wanted to find a handsome guy to pass the time.

While it was safer for her to stay in New Capital City, she did find the scene there a little too quiet compared to Molomia.

Melody followed Beatrice and greeted all the people she knew, especially when they held their glasses high. Melody wore a smile on her face as she toasted with others. She did not even need to prove that she finished her drink; just taking a light sip was enough for others to acknowledge her.

Such was the status of the Rivera family. In fact, Beatrice never bothered to toast the guests before. She only did it for Melody's sake. Beatrice did all this at her own birthday banquet just to ensure that Melody's path in acting would be smoother and broader in the future.

Melody was deeply touched, so she had no complaints as she followed behind Beatrice. However, she did wish that Beatrice would consider her own health.

Melody would immediately step forward to support her when she showed the slightest sign of discomfort.

"Come, Melody, let me introduce to you the brilliant director, Drew Bax."

Melody's eyes lit up at the mention of the name. Without needing Beatrice's introduction, Melody eagerly stepped forward and held Drew's hands.

"Let me have a good look. Is this the arm of a genius?"

Drew had risen to prominence in recent years. Melody quite liked the creative styles of both Shaun and Drew. However, she was not sure about the underlying meaning behind Beatrice's words. Was Beatrice hooking her up with a new movie role? It was better not to assume such things, to avoid appearing presumptuous.

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2510-After completing the rounds, Beatrice was feeling somewhat tired, so Melody accompanied her back to her room to rest. "Grandma, thank you for all you did for me, but there was really no need to introduce me tonight," said Melody.

Beatrice was showing slight signs of fatigue on her face. However, upon hearing Melody's words, she patted her hand gently.

"I know you're sensible and don't want my husband and me to worry too much, but there's something I must tell you. People in this circle are very realistic.

Everyone comes for their own interests, and everyone leaves because of them.

We must pave the way for you as much as possible while my husband and I still have some value to offer."

"Oh, Grandma…" Melody said simply in response to Beatrice's poignant words.

Beatrice had long learned the cold nature of human relationships and the harsh realities of the world in her years of being alive. These seemingly cruel facts were experiences she had lived through herself. She did not want her grandchildren to experience the same helplessness and heartache she experienced in her youth. This was why she did everything she could while she still had the time, energy, and resources.

"You don't need to worry too much. Your grandfather and I will only do what we can handle. Besides, isn't it proof enough that I came up to rest when I'm feeling tired?"

Meanwhile, Lucas followed behind Cedric, greeting guests with an indescribable nobility. Though he did not speak much, just his presence alone was enough for the guests, and being able to clink glasses with Lucas made them feel honored.

Cedric looked at Lucas with immense pride. It seemed like just yesterday when this boy was only as big as a bean. He had grown so tall and broad-shouldered.

As Lucas and Melody's life continued to improve Cedric and Beatrice could finally let go of their worries.

"Cedric, you're truly blessed to have such a successful grandson. It's a blessing that others can only envy."

Cedric felt even more delighted at the praise; he was all smiles. "Thanks for your kind words. We didn't really intervene much in his upbringing, and it's truly his own effort that has led him to become what he is today. Besides, isn't your kid the same? I heard he's doing quite well in their respective fields. You should be proud of them too!"

Cedric was speaking to a close friend who was also in business. However, the friend's son was reluctant to take over the family's business, which always troubled him. Then again, it was just as Cedric said- his son shone brightly in other fields, so why be so stubborn?

"Haha, I know I'm being stubborn. Perhaps you can teach me a thing or two on how to be open-minded like you," replied the friend.

Cedric patted his shoulder. "Sure, but not today. Let's make plans to go fishing together another day and have a good chat."

There was no telling when their last meeting would be since they were both getting on with age, and Cedric had lost many friends to old age over the years, so he did not really extend invitations like this anymore.

Sometimes, he would get sad just thinking about it. Each of them had strove to reach the top of the business world. When they did, they learned that there was not much time left to enjoy. Thus, Cedric had made up his mind to enjoy his remaining time on earth while he was still healthy. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FindNʘᴠᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

He always had a positive outlook, and he did not find the idea of his eventual demise to be particularly difficult to accept. Especially since he and Beatrice had long agreed that if one of them were to pass away first, the other would follow after finishing all their affairs. With this arrangement in place, even death did not seem so difficult to accept anymore.

Lucas, however, was unaware of their plan.