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Adira was in awe as she stared at the lady. How was she Mr. Thatcher's wife?! How was she from an influential family? Wasn't that the Lyra she knew?

The family paid homage to Mr. Thatcher, flashing pleasant smiles at him - except Nikolai, of course. Man wouldn't smile to save his life.

"We've all been waiting for you, father. It's a good thing you're here to join us," Mrs Bellamy said, joining to assist him to sit at the head of the table.

The whole time, Adira's eyes were on the young lady. She looked prettier and richer. Her hair was smoothly brushed into a fine ponytail, and her face held very light makeup. She had a very short gown on which revealed most of her thighs.

"Lyra?" She finally voiced out, attracting eyes to her direction.

That was the first time the young lady also saw her, and for a second, shock flashed right through her eyes.

"Yes?" She replaced the shock with a smile, so swiftly like she was an expert. "Do you um...need something from me?"

The room was tensed, beca