Chapter 1702: Chapter 1916

Nala lowered her head and smiled.

Her thoughts seemed to drift back to the early days of her relationship and she basked in the nostalgia.

As Nala was lost in her reverie, Lucinda pressed on, “It sounds like those moments are quite memorable for you.

Can you recall the exact forest where this happened? Where did the school send you for the farm work?”

Caught off guard, Nala hesitated.

She pondered deeply before responding, “Your interest in the specifics of how I met Danilo strikes me as unusual, Miss Simmons.

I need to understand why it matters so much to you before I consider sharing more.

What do you say?”

Lucinda revealed, “My sister disappeared while she was participating in a similar countryside farm work program.

It was as if she was swallowed by the earth as no trace of her was found.

That’s why I’m keen to know where you were and if you might have come across her.

”

“Your sister is missing? Do you have a picture of her?”

“Of course.

”

With that, Lucinda reached into the drawer on the right side of her desk and pulled out a photograph of Valerie.

Then she handed it to Nala.

Nala examined the photo closely.

“She’s stunning, almost hauntingly so,” she commented.

Lucinda agreed with a serious nod, “Yes, she is.

”

However, Valerie was actually an evil scourge.

Nala, still absorbed by the photograph, eventually looked up with a smile.

“Incredible.

I see a slight resemblance between your sister and myself.

”

Lucinda immediately shook her head.

“Really, Miss Simmons? You don’t see it?” Nala pressed.

“Well, I see there’s a strong resemblance between you and her.

”

Nala’s smile widened.

“What a strange coincidence! To think the last time you spoke of your sister, I never imagined she’d bear any resemblance to me.

It feels like our paths were meant to cross.

”

Lucinda quickly grew tired of Nala’s fanciful chatter and decided to steer the conversation back to business.

“Miss Diaz, could you try to recall which rural area you went to?”

After a moment of reflection, Nala apologized, “I’m really sorry, Miss Simmons.

Directions and place names just escape me.

I tend to forget the names of places even if I’ve been there multiple times.

But I’m certain I’ve never encountered your sister.

I believe I would remember meeting someone who looks like me; it could have been an opportunity for friendship.

”

Lucinda watched Nala’s earnest expression and decided to ease up.

“Alright, I won’t hold it against you.

I’ll also not interfere with your business collaborations.

In fact, I’m willing to offer a project back to you as a form of compensation.

”

Nala’s face brightened at the offer.

“Really? You’d give me a contract back?”

Lucinda confirmed with a nod.

“Yes, provided you’re willing to extend your stay in Cadiered for a few more days, I’ll keep my word.

”

“Sure thing, thanks a lot, Miss Simmons.

You’re probably swamped with work.

I’ll head out now,” Nala said briskly.

She gave a respectful nod, got to her feet, and was on her way out.