Lucinda relished the look of fear in her eyes.
“Is there nothing else you can do aside from pandering to my father and running to him every time you get into trouble?”
Florrie stared at her wide-eyed, unable to find her voice.
“If you behave, I just might let you enjoy the last few days of your borrowed life of luxury before I take over the family business. But if you piss me off one more time…” Lucinda paused, her gaze turning sharper. When she spoke again, her tone was laced with danger.
“I’ll have my men tie you up and throw you into the mountains for the wild boars to feast upon.”
“You wouldn’t dare!” Florrie blurted out, her face twisting with horror.
“Try and see if I wouldn’t. You know I never go back on my word.”
Florrie pressed her lips tightly and shrunk under Lucinda’s cruel gaze.
Meanwhile, in the study.
Nathan was looking through the books lined up on the top shelf in search of Atticus’ book.
“Is it this one?” Or is it the one over there?”
Atticus put his glasses on and peered at the book Nathan was pointing at.
“I’m sure it’s the one in the middle.”
Nathan pulled the book in question and handed it to the older man.
Atticus stroked the seal branded on the cover of the book with his wrinkled fingers.
“I agreed to your engagement with my daughter because I hold you in high regard. I am impressed with the wisdom and character that you practice in the business world. May I ask, how are the two of you getting along?”
A small seed of doubt began to unfold in Nathan’s heart.
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Why was Atticus saying these things? Was he not satisfied with the match for some reason?
“She has been taking good care of me. I am very grateful. Please do not worry, Sir. Lucinda is the apple of my eye, and I intend to cherish her for the rest of our lives.”
Nathan thought he had conveyed his sincerity with those words, but Atticus only grew more serious. The old man even shook his head and sighed.
“sir?”
“Don’t get me wrong, it is a good thing that you think this way. The problem is that… Well, I’m afraid I have spoiled my daughter too much. She grew up to be someone who always wants to have the upper hand, someone who seeks to win every time. I was hoping to find her a man who could rein her in and keep her in line.”
Nathan’s brows furrowed. He didn’t speak for a while.
He couldn’t quite figure it out.