Chapter 9 - The Princess's Garden
In the mansion's sunlit conservatory, three-year-old Mia ran across the heated stone tiles, chasing her golden retriever puppy while holding her worn beige stuffed rabbit.
She wore a delicate yellow frock, her dark wavy hair tied with a silk ribbon.
Lorenzo sat on a wrought-iron bench, watching his daughter with a warm, genuine smile that his business associates had never seen in his entire life.
Mia trotted over to him, climbing onto his lap and holding up her plush rabbit. "Papa, Mr. Bunny wants a hug too!"
Lorenzo laughed—a rich, deep sound that echoed through the glass garden—and wrapped his arms around both Mia and the stuffed toy.
"Mr. Bunny gets as many hugs as he wants, little princess," Lorenzo said, kissing her cheek gently.
Clara walked into the conservatory carrying a tray of fresh tea, her face glowing with complete peace as she watched her husband and daughter bonding under the morning sun.
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However, a sudden knock at the conservatory entrance interrupted the peaceful moment.
👉 Read PART 10 to see the unexpected request from the Syndicate Council!
