Chapter 61

"Yes, sir," her soft voice resonated, mirroring her youthful face. She appeared to be around twenty years old. Her demeanor reflected both respect and kindness when she looked at Lucas. But Alice sensed something off about her.

Lucas introduced Alice, stating, "This is Alice, my wife." Her eyes held darkness when she turned her eyes to Alice which shook Alice to her core.

Nili bowed respectfully to Alice with a coerced smile.

"Alice, meet Nili. She'll be working here from now on," Lucas introduced, gazing down at Alice.

Though Alice's expression conveyed a silent protest – a mixture of 'I'm not your wife' and 'I don't need anyone' – she refrained from vocalizing her anger. There were boundaries she didn't want to cross, even amidst their strained relationship.

Alice gave Nili a small nod with a faint smile before gently pushing Lucas away and heading back to her room. Lucas followed her but stopped just short of the doorway, preparing himself for the forthcoming verbal onslaught.

"Who