LILA The setting sun cast a warm, golden hue across the landscape as I washed my hands and legs, savouring the soft, cleansing touch of water. I had changed into the outfit I had arrived in, eager to return to the mansion. While I deftly tied my hair, a sudden clearing of the throat interrupted my thoughts. Startled, I turned around to find Ace, once again, leaning casually against the pillar of the shade, his hands comfortably nestled in his pockets. Ignoring his unsolicited presence, I reached for my purse to leave, but his smooth voice halted me. "You have a unique way of welcoming people," he observed, his tone casual yet intriguing. I pivoted to face him; my curiosity piqued. "Do you make a habit of stalking people and startling them?" Ace's brows furrowed slightly, and he shrugged with nonchalance. "I wasn't stalking anyone. I was merely enjoying the air on my own property." "By eavesdropping on my conversation," I retorted, my eyes narrowing. He sighed
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