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Just as Sr. Delacroix and the elders from his family departed, Vivienne descended the stairs, having just finished getting ready for the morning.
"Lucien, who were you meeting with so early in the morning?" Vivienne inquired, feeling refreshed and rejuvenated after a warm bath.
Lucien returned to the dining room, where he encountered Vivienne dressed in a captivating office attire, radiating both allure and charm.
"Oh, they were from the Delacroix family. Sr. Delacroix and two elders came here to request that I drop the charges against that despicable individual currently in police custody," Lucien responded candidly, making no effort to hide the encounter from her.
Vivienne's pretty face contorted with a frown upon hearing the mention of the Delacroix family elders. Sensing her unease, Lucien gently guided her to a seat at the table, positioning himself beside her.
