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2021-05-08 09:20:06"Are you serious?" Asked Duke Armano Lancia when Cecilia came into his study room.
He sat with his legs crossed and hold a glass of champagne. The man looked as same as in her memory.
He still handsome, tall and athletic stature at the age of 40 years.He looked just like Cecilia except for his gray eyes. Or the lenght of their hair. Their genetic sure isn't a joke.
"Welcome back, Father," she said, while bowing for greeting.
"Sit down,"
Cecilia nodded and took the seat opposite of Armano.
The Duke's study is surprisingly simple. There are only a work table, several shelves filled with thick books, and four chairs with a round wooden table to greet the guests.
No plants, paintings or photographs.
The only decoration is the tapestry of the family's emblem which is hanging in the wall behind the desk.
"I repeat the question. Are you really serious about the contents of your letter? I immediat
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