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When they reached the villa, Selene gave instructions to the kitchen staff, and the cooks promptly cleared out.
She entered the kitchen alone while Isaac waited in the dining hall.
She quickly prepared dinner and brought it.
What she hadn't expected was to see Marien and Chairman Lucius seated at the table along with Isaac.
"Huh," Selene said, glancing between them. "Why are you two here?"
Marien sipped water like nothing was out of place. She'd expected her to say something like this and didn't react.
Chairman Lucius, however, looked visibly thrown off.
It was clear his daughter wanted him to leave, so she could spend time with Isaac.
"I wanted to try your cooking too," Lucius said, a bit sulky.
"There won't be enough for you," said Selene unapologetically.
