Savannah dropped the revelation like a massive bomb in the center of the spacious living room, the weight of her words echoing off the polished walls. But the sudden explosion didn't cause even a single ripple across Lucian's stoic face. Instead, after a brief, heavy silence, he simply threw his head back, let out a warm laugh, and shook his head in a mix of utter disbelief and deep, unspoken relief.
The disbelief stemmed from the astonishing realization that Jillyanna had actually succeeded in her secret, bold scheme with that single one-night affair—a target she had set her sights on with absolute determination. The relief, on the other hand, was the sheer comfort of knowing his precious sister-in-law wasn't entangled in some high-level federal investigation or dangerous criminal syndicate.
