Chapter 72: Chapter 72
’Ah... this Rolls-Royce Spectre... she is Becky. In my past life, I expressed my admiration for it, and Lucian gave it to me. I named it Becky later on.’ Lana’s eyes twinkled with nostalgia.
’You were a freeloader, huh?’ Mr. Crow rolled his eyes.
’What do you know? My blueprints later on made him more money than this Rolls-Royce!’ Lana boosted proudly.
As the door opened, Lana slid inside. The familiar, comfortable seat made her sigh.
Hector closed the door gently behind her, taking his seat in the passenger seat.
The car hummed to life, its engine so smooth that it felt more like floating than driving. The faint scent of sandalwood filled the interior...Lucian’s signature choice.
Lana leaned back, letting the cool air brush against her flushed face. "Still smells the same," she murmured, her voice a mixture of nostalgia and disbelief.
Mr. Crow perched quietly on her shoulder, sensing the shift in her emotions. ’You woman... You love materialistic things a lot! Just because a man gave you a car, you have a crush on him?’
’What do you know? In this world, emotions are intangible, and they are like a chameleon, which may change colors at any given moment. Fragile and useless. Money and physical items are different. They can’t change their shape just because they are angry or disappointed.’
Mr. Crow fell silent.
The ride to Lucian’s mansion was a quiet one. Hector and Lana were lost in their own thoughts.
Lana knew Lucian had many assets all over the country. In her past life, he lost them due to the company crisis.
But this time, due to her intel, he retained all of them.
Curiosity flared in her at the thought of seeing the mansion Lucian never had the chance to show her in the previous life.
The white mansion sprawled over at least 5,000 square meters.
Lana’s eyes widened in awe as the grand grey gates, polished to a mirror-like sheen, swung open under the moonlight. Fresh chapters posted on novel⚑fire.net
The guards stationed outside didn’t even glance her way or request any extra verification...they simply let the car pass. Clearly, it was Lucian’s command.
As the Rolls-Royce glided inside, Lana caught sight of a magnificent fountain at the center of the courtyard.
Water arched gracefully from its tip, catching the moonlight and scattering a cascade of glittering droplets.
The scene was mesmerizing, the fountain sparkling like a bed of jewels. Lana pressed her face against Becky’s window, drinking in the full splendor of the estate.
Soon, the car came to a gentle stop right in front of the mansion. Hector stepped out first and walked to Lana’s side.
With a gentlemanly bow, he opened her door. "After you," he said.
Lana smiled softly and stepped onto the smooth stone pathway.
She walked slowly toward the towering entrance. The massive doors seemed almost otherworldly...Lana half-joked that perhaps Lucian had hired an exoray to operate them.
Her footsteps echoed across the quiet courtyard. Perhaps Lucian hadn’t anticipated that she would agree so promptly, hence his absence tonight.
Inside, the mansion was even more breathtaking. High ceilings stretched upward, adorned with intricate golden moldings that caught the soft glow of crystal chandeliers.
Marble floors reflected the ambient light, and rich tapestries in black and white accented the walls, giving the space an air of refined elegance.
Everything was perfectly symmetrical, every corner exuding Lucian’s meticulous taste.
Lana’s gaze settled on the living room. The theme of white, black, and gold was exactly as she had seen in every one of Lucian’s estates.
She wondered if he had a particular fondness for the combination or if it simply mirrored his temperament.
With a gentle sigh, she walked toward the velvet black sofa and sank into it, the luxurious fabric embracing her comfortably.
Hector, watching her with a smile, said,
"Lucian won’t be able to come tonight. One of the maids will show you around. You can choose whichever room you like, and once you’re settled, you may stay there. Dinner will be prepared at 8 PM, and you can let the maid know of any preferences or allergies."
Lana returned his gaze with a warm smile.
She had grown accustomed to Lucian’s indulgent treatment, and this kind of attention felt familiar rather than overwhelming.
She nodded slightly, calm and composed.
Hector blinked, momentarily surprised.
’Does she possess some power to foresee events?’ he wondered. How could she remain so serene and unshaken after receiving such preferential treatment?
If Lana had heard Hector’s thought, she would have laughed. In her past life, she had reacted like a hillbilly.
She could rival Lucian’s composure.
"I will take my leave." Hector felt it was inappropriate to spend any more time with his future lady boss.
Lucian’s temperament was best known to him.
’This young girl... sigh... why does she look so thrilled after walking into a trap prepared for her? What an innocent child!’ Hector shook his head before leaving.
A maid wearing a plain black dress and a polite attitude greeted Lana. "Hello, Miss Lana, I am Lucy. Please follow me."
With Lucy’s assistance, Lana soon chose a room. Just beside Lucian’s room.
’And you say you have no greed.’ Mr. Crow rolled his eyes.
’Hey! Hey! He gave me the chance to lust after him openly and covertly. Do I look like a monk? Why would I refuse him? It’s his mistake; he invited a big bad wolf.’ Lana chuckled.
’But still... don’t you think... things are going way too fast? Why would he even offer to live with you? I suspect...’ Mr. Crow suspiciously asked.
’Indulgence.’ Lana interrupted, ’I never figured out why Lucian was indulgent toward me even in my previous life. But does it matter? Too much curiosity always leads to heartbreaks.’
There was a hint of mockery in her voice.
After all, the Almonds might have never known about the mix-up if Lana hadn’t insisted on conducting a DNA test.
Though she never got her result, another person’s blood test matched Almonds instead of hers.