The Price Of Betrayal

, carrying what was presumed to be the Blake heir. Every staff member greeted her with deference, their respect evident in the careful

words to the staff whenever possible. She carried herself with a grace that could only

hand lightly resting on his arm. They were sharing a

aid, her voice sweet and affectionate. "I don'

his lips. "It's the least I can do. You're giv

r, her smile widening. "You always

tray in her hands. She paused, her lips curling into a smile as she watched the tender mom

t softly before stepping into the room. "Good morning, yo

and instinctively moving away fr

via said, her tone cheerful. "It's been a

uickly, rising from her seat. "I was actually pl

e evident. "You want to cook?

ssuring. "It's no trouble at all.

but the sincerity in Ilda's eyes won her ove

ut feel a sense of pride. 'She's such a thoughtful girl,'

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onfident and precise as she prepared a feast. The aroma of freshly baked bread, sizzling baco

arranged, adorned with platters of assorted foods that could rival any five-star restaurant. The staff w

before them. Olivia, seated at the head of the table, smiled warmly at

iking green eyes framed by long lashes, and soft auburn hair that cascaded down her shoulders in loose waves

l woman with streaks of gray in her dark hair, leaned back in her chair and remarked, "T

husiasm. "Absolutely! Later on, we should get her involved in the family business. She's so smar

ide as she listened to the praise being heaped on her daughter-in-law. "Yes," she sai

ft but sincere, as she took her seat beside Christian. She turned her attention to him with a gentle smile, as if

sation. Christian turned to Ilda, his expression softening. "The doctor called earlier," he said, taki

calm. "Of course. I'll m

ome with you, of course.

eyes flickered briefly with somethi

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e family, claiming she needed some fresh air. She strolled through the garden, her steps

eanor slipping away as she pulled out her phone. Her fingers

swered on the other end, low and

fore speaking. "Everything is going according

're buying it?" t

her lips. "Olivia adores me, Christian trusts

e the voice spoke again. "Good. Keep it

ob here. Don't worry. I'll make sure this plan comes out a success." W