41. Edward's residence

Sicily felt that the work delegated to Harlan was deliberately slowed down to make him emotional. However, Harlan's efforts were in vain. Sicily was not angry about the work at all.

The young woman felt disappointed with Harlan's performance, but she didn't want to reveal everything in front of her ex. For her, this was even better; this way, Harlan's company would suffer a fundamental loss.

"What if the project falters even more due to funding overruns, Luna? Won't it affect your other endeavours?"

"You can rest easy, Esther. Everything is within my control." Sicily got up from her seat, "help me to come to mama's room!"

"Come."

Ester led her young mistress to Rebecca's private room. The door opened to see an old woman lying weakly.

"Sicily. Esther, bring my daughter to sit near me!"

Immediately the faithful servant brought Sicily to sit beside Rebecca. The old woman inhaled as much free air as she could, then slowly exhaled.

Her wrinkled hands reached for the princess's delicate