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    Despite this revtion, I kept my silence, epting the king’s praise without hesitation.


    I was lucky, indeed.


    Kristina had tried to destroy the ne, but fate had allowed me to take it away. Thanks to that ne, I had risen in favor with Leonardo, securing my ce and even earning a grand residence.


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    I nced at Lily, keeping my expression calm.


    There was no way I’d reveal the truth to someone as insignificant as her.


    “Yes,” I replied casually, keeping my tone light. “Even I was shocked by what happened. Maybe it’s a blessing from the heavens.”


    Without missing a beat, I shifted the topic.


    “Lily, our food is almost prepared. Let’s move quickly to remove them. Keep the princes from having to wait too long.”


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    “The dinner’s ready. Let’s dig in! I hope you’ll enjoy the dishes!” Lily and Molly emerged from the kitchen, carrying beautifully arranged tes. Molly greeted us with a warm smile that felt a little too polished for my liking.


    Despite my reservations about Molly, I gave her a polite nod and said, “Thank you, Molly. These dishes look absolutely stunning.”


    “You’re wee.” Molly flipped her hair with a small, practiced flourish, then smiled brightly at me. “Let’s all eat together.”


    We took our seats one by one. The table was filled with an array of dishes that looked mouthwatering, and the delicious aroma filled the air, teasing our senses.


    I lifted my ss, ncing around the table. With sincerity etched into my expression, I said, “Thank you all so much for saving my life. If it weren’t for your help, I might not be sitting here.”


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    Alice stood, raising her ss with a knowing smile. “It’s luck that brought you through.”


    yton, seated beside me, gave a gentle nod. “What matters is that you’re safe.”


    He clinked his ss against mine, his smile soft.


    Not to be left out, Bryan and Dominic raised their sses in unison, exchanging knowing nces before joining in.


    With the sharp sound of sses chinking, we all took a sip, the mood around the table brightening asughter and conversation filled the space. Even Dominic, who usually kept a cool distance, wore a rare, easy smile that I’d never seen before.


    Across from me, Dominic’s gaze locked onto mine. His deep eyes seemed gentler than usual, his smile faint but genuine.


    Though I still harbored a grudge against Dominic for deceiving me in the past, it was undeniable that he had helped save my life. I wasn’t one to let past resentment cloud my judgment. Slowly, my hostility toward him began to ease. I returned his smile from across the table.


    Bryan, however, caught the subtle exchange. His face darkened, his irritation palpable. He red at me before suddenly throwing down the gauntlet.


    “What’s the point of just eating and chatting? Let’s see who can hold their liquor. What do you say, yton? Dominic?”


    Dominic’s eyes narrowed slightly, his usual calm reced with a flicker of challenge. “If you insist, I won’t back down.”


    yton raised his brow, his smile unfazed. “Why not? I’m game.”


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