Chapter 275

Valerie had absolutely no interest in gossip about Lucius. After leaving White Manor, she met with Lucinda at Serenity Residence. The moment they sat down, Valerie tossed her a small black velvet pouch. "Here. I've brought you some candy." Lucinda caught it, gave it a squeeze, and raised a brow. "I'm way past my candy stage. Next time, bring me chips—tomato flavor, if possible." She untied the pouch, ready to pop one into her mouth, but froze. What she pulled out was no candy. It was a diamond—so bright it nearly blinded her. There were even more in the pouch. The smallest was over three carats, and the largest easily more than ten. "Wait, you call diamonds candy? Where did you even get these? Are they legal?" Valerie slipped on her lab coat, goggles, and mask, all while answering in her usual calm tone, "Lucky brought a full box of them from Sundara. I picked a few for you." It took Lucinda a good few seconds to realize who Lucky was. Of course, it was Lucius, the illustrious