Chapter 136

"Who set up the array for you?" Lucius asked. "No one else. I did it myself," Valerie replied. He was obviously surprised. "Are you proficient in mystic arts?" Then, he quickly added, "Don't tell me you picked it up while working for some tycoon to make a living." He'd heard the same excuse several times. This time, however, Valerie didn't hide the truth. "Have you forgotten? My dad is from the mystic arts world." From the driver's seat, Silas chimed in, "But isn't Skyler in the food and beverage industry?" Through the rearview mirror, Lucius shot him a sharp look. Aggrieved and hurt by the glare, Silas mumbled, "I'm sure I'm not wrong, Mr. White. He really is in the food service." While Valerie smiled and said nothing, Lucius immediately understood. The dad she spoke of wasn't Skyler but the legendary master Gustavo had spoken of—Valerie's rumored foster father. He truly wished to meet the man in person if he ever had the chance someday. … Dinner was at one of Lucius' favori