Chapter 14 Chapter 14 "Donovan, have someone take all my things back. Hmm... are there still some in the palace?" Luciana deliberately brought it up. Juliette stood by, watching coldly, not understanding what they were doing Dorian, furious, snapped, T'll have someone send those in the palace back From now on, stay out of my business!" Luciana scoffed, "Not even you begged me to." As they were moving things out, Luciana spotted a god statue-it wasn't hers or Dorian's. But Dorian had stolen it from the palace because he liked it Later, when the King found out, Luciana took the blame. To protect Dorian's studies, she never even told him about this. 'Since Dorian had been brought back from the dead, carrying over a decade of memories, shouldn't he know better than to steal? 'He wasn't the King yet-the treasures in the palace weren't his yet. Did he just take whatever he wanted because he was spoiled and had people covering for him? Or did he think the King wouldn't notice, so he could safely steal it to give to Juliette?' Luciana thought to herself, This wasn't Dorian's first time stealing from the palace. Before, he'd taken rings and necklaces-small things the King wouldn't notice missing. Luciana had covered for him countless times. From now on, he would have to deal with the consequences himself. Once everything was moved out, Luciana didn't linger, planning to return home and reorganize the storeroom. Dorian glared at her back, thinking Luciana was truly despicable, just as everyone said. She came here on purpose to stir trouble, ruining his and Juliette's mood "You two. Juliette almost laughed. "Got nowhere else to fight? Hall to come here and make a scene? Sending stuff just to take it back? Fine, take the rest too." "No!" Dorian hurriedly explained, now convinced Luciana was deliberately sabotaging their sibling bond. As Luciana reached the door, Donovan whispered that Edmund was secretly watching from the corner. "Don't call it 'secretly. He's just curious when I'll leave, worried I came to take Juliette back, Luciana replied. And honestly, that was exactly what Edmund was thinking. He heard that Luciana had come and was worried if she was here to pick him up. Honestly, he had wavered for a moment. At Luciana's place, he wouldn't have to lift a finger-someone would even wait on him. But ever since coming to Juliette's, he hadn't even had a good night's sleep. Just as a hint of regret, crept in, he quickly reminded himself that the hardship was only temporary. If he really followed Luciana, he'd suffer even more in the future. Staying with Juliette was better-at least he'd be clean Lost in thought, he somehow wandered out and secretly watched Luciana from afar, curious about why she was here. As Luciana left, he kept staring as she walked away. Didn't she ask for me? Didn't Luciana even bother to ask Juliette about me? Edmund suddenly felt a pang of disappointment. But he quickly consoled himself, 'It wasn't regret. II' Luciana had asked, Juliette might remember me. Maybe Luciana already did ask? I'd wait a bit longer to see if Juliette would summon me Dorian stayed at Juliette's place for al a long time. Even though Juliette didn't welcome him, he stubbornly stuck around, convinced that there was just a misunderstanding between them. 1/2 Chapter 14 And all these misunderstandings? They started because of Luciana. From now on, he'd avoid Luciana, and his relationship with Juliette would naturally get better, He stayed for dinner, and as luck would have it, Edmund-dressed as a servant-came over with wine and placed it right in front of him. 2/2 In "Cougar and Cub" by CrushReel, a touching tale unfolds where the protagonist juggles her career and motherhood with grace. Upon receiving a promotion, envy lurks among her friends, leading to a deceitful scheme against her. Amidst this turmoil, a man inadvertently eavesdrops on their nefarious plan. As events unravel, the heroine emerges as a savior for the man entangled in unexpected trouble. This romance novel intricately weaves themes of ambition, loyalty, and betrayal into its modern setting. The protagonist's unwavering dedication to both her professional life and her child showcases her resilience in the face of adversity. Set against the backdrop of a grand mansion, the story delves deep into hidden emotions and intricate relationships, making it a captivating read for fans of sweet romance. What sets "Cougar and Cub" apart is its ability to blend contemporary elements with timeless romantic tropes. The author masterfully crafts a narrative that resonates with readers seeking a modern love story intertwined with moments of vulnerability and strength. Available to read at CrushReel, this ongoing saga promises an immersive experience that transcends traditional romance narratives.