Chapter 105: Chapter 105: Stew

Lana ignored Mr. Crow’s suggestion and instead looked at Lucian with a wide grin.

“Well then, it seems I’ll have to depend on you from now on, Mr. Lucian.”

Lucian chuckled lightly. “Miss Lana is indeed very smart.”

Lana smiled back before slowly rising to her feet. She looked at him one last time and said, “Then I’ll return to my room first. I feel a bit tired.”

Lucian didn’t stop her. He only nodded in acknowledgment.

Just as Lana turned to leave, a subtle gleam flickered through Lucian’s eyes.

“Lana.”

She froze for a moment before turning around.

The way Lucian called her now was too familiar… just like how he used to call her… in his past life.

Lucian offered her a gentle… That was the problem…too gentle a smile.

“There’s a matter I intend to investigate. May I ask for your help?”

Lana paused, her expression shifting into a professional, polished smile. “As long as it’s within my capabilities, I’ll definitely help.”

Though she spoke calmly, her heart was practically beating drums.

’Is this it? Is he finally going to test my abilities? If I do well, he might officially recruit me into his inner circle! I could fully secure my foundation in this city! And I will also get the valid reason to be around him.’ Lana hid her excitement perfectly and asked innocently, “What is the request?”

Lucian leaned back in his chair, eyes calm, voice smooth.

His gentle blue gaze held a subtle, tantalizing quality as his lips curved.

But the words he spoke were like a bucket of ice water dumped over her head.

“I’m looking for a silver kitten, about this size.” He raised his hand to show the measurement.

Lana’s body stiffened.

’…That’s me. That’s literally me.’

Lucian continued, unaware of her internal panic.

“That little thing is somewhat… troublesome. She has certain bad habits and takes advantage of me whenever she can.”

Lana stared at him blankly.

She forced a nervous but professional smile. “Oh? Did the kitten offend you? Are you planning to… punish her?”

She expected Lucian to laugh it off.

To say something like “I’m just curious” or “It’s not a big deal.”

But instead…

“Yes,” Lucian replied calmly. “I plan to punish her a little. Her claws were so sharp the last time that I nearly considered trimming them with nail clippers.”

Lana’s face twitched.

’EXCUSE ME?? I DID NOT SCRATCH YOU. YOU ARE MAKING FALSE CHARGES. I WILL SEE YOU IN ANIMAL COURT.’

The more she thought, the more rage bubbled.

’Next time, I’ll make sure to run my paws across every inch of your abs. And sleep directly on your pecs. I’ll even nibble your nipples; I hate how hot you are! ’

Mr. Crow, meanwhile, was exhausted by both of them.

’One refuses to admit feelings; the other is feral and lust-driven. Chaos. Pure chaos.’

Lucian continued, tone still light and elegant:

“And honestly, I want to find her and stew her up. Eat her whole.”

Lana’s ears instantly turned red.

’Does he mean… that kind of eat…? Or the actual eat? ’

Knowing Lucian?

He genuinely means his words. Maybe… he will punish her when he knows that she is the silver kitten…

Worse? Kick her out and make sure she doesn’t survive in Xila City.

Best? Kick her out of the city.

Lana never dared to sleep with Lucian.

Lucian absolutely loathed women… who lust after his body or worse… molest him…

So she maintained the most professional smile known to mankind.

“I will… find the kitten before the end of this year. There is no need to assign anyone else.”

If he did… Lucian might find out the truth!

Lucian nodded, appearing fully convinced. “Good. I’ll wait for your report.”

Seeing her still standing there, he tilted his head slightly.

“Do you have questions regarding the kitten?”

“Yes,” Lana replied immediately. “I need a sketch. Please provide a portrait of the kitten.”

Lucian nodded gracefully. “I’ll have one prepared. In addition, observe the time of appearance. The kitten shows up irregularly.”

Lana nodded quickly. “I’ll do my best to track her movements.”

“Anything else you need, Mr. Lucian?” she asked politely.

Lucian shook his head with a soft smile. “Good night, Lana.”

“Good night,” she replied.

Lana walked to her room, closed the door, and immediately collapsed face-first onto the bed.

“I am doomed…” she groaned into the sheets.

Mr. Crow landed beside her. “Aren’t you suspicious?”

Lana nodded weakly. “That’s what terrifies me. What if Lucian is already suspecting my identity?”

Mr. Crow sighed. “That’s not the suspicious part I meant. I meant his feelings.”

Lana waved her hand tiredly. “Not now, Mr. Crow. I don’t want to think about love or lust. My dignity is already hanging by a thread.”

She slowly drifted into sleep.

Mr. Crow didn’t disturb her. He knew she was emotionally exhausted.

But his eyes sharpened.

’I will investigate Lucian as well. I won’t let him hurt her.’

He nestled beside Lana. As soon as he lay down, Lana, instinctively, wrapped her arms around him, hugging him to her chest.

Mr. Crow’s entire face turned red.

’Thank the heavens for black feathers… If she saw me blush, I’d have to bury myself.’

He stared at the sleeping girl in silence.

’If no one else can love her properly… then I will.’

A quiet determination settled in his heart.

’Once she reaches celestial rank… I can start cultivating. I can take human form. I’ll become tall. Strong. Handsome. With perfect abs. Perfect pecs. Perfect everything.’

’Then…THEN she will definitely fall for me instead of that two-faced scumbag! ’

He puffed out his tiny chest victoriously.

And Lana snored softly against him.

…

The next day.

Lana woke up groggily and got ready for the university.

When she descended wearing a white crop top and black cargo pants, she met Lucian wearing a white and black suit.

They seemed as if… They were a couple, and Lana was secretly thrilled in her heart.

’We are looking like a couple! ’

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