Zinnia, dressed for the party, sat poised in front of her dressing table, a delightful smile playing on her lips as she combed her hair. Duncan emerged from the bathroom, buttoning his vest over his sleeves. A crafty smile replaced Zinnia's initial joy as she cast a glance at him through the mirror. She watched with caution as Duncan walked to the closet, retrieving three invitation cards. Seizing the moment, she rose and applied her perfume. Duncan, ever the provocateur, couldn't resist a teasing comment. "Planning on seducing another Peterson Rogers at the party?" His words wiped the smile off her face, prompting her to spin around and glare at him. "You should show some respect to the dead. Peterson is gone." Duncan, persistent, accused, "But that doesn't change the fact that you cheated on me with him. I'm sure you're looking out for better men to cheat on me with again." Zinnia, unfazed, chuckled. "Farewell. I can see you're still hurt over that." Duncan, aiming to provoke, s

Hearing the name "Duncan" escaping Lady Zelda's lips left Zinnia and Ma'am Luna utterly dumbfounded. As Duncan entered, Ma'am Luna and Zinnia exchanged glances.“He looks really like Duncan,” Zinnia muttered. She stopped herself from mistaking the person she was seeing for Duncan because she knew Duncan was dead. She had killed him, and his lifeless body was lying somewhere out there.Ma'am Luna nodded. “That's it. I'm surprised too. But I really want to get so close to him and check out his eye color.”“He's really Archi's son and not Duncan.”“You sound too certain like you've kept Duncan locked up in a dungeon.”Zinnia gulped, and it struck her. “Grandmother, why did she call him Duncan?”“I thought I heard wrong, but I now know I didn't. I thought Gregg said Archi's son bears his real name - Dunstan?” Zinnia nodded and looked away, getting confused. Her phone buzzed again, and she read a message from Gregg. “Don't worry. He's Archi's son. I can clearly tell by the way he carri

Ma'am Luna, losing her patience tightened her grip on Zinnia, urging her. “Answer me!” Unsure of how to respond, Zinnia hesitated before finally deciding to play along.“I didn't do anything, grandmother. Duncan just disappeared on his own, and I don't know where he is.” Zinnia maintained a facade of innocence, concealing the dark truth lurking beneath the surface. Ma'am Luna let go of Zinnia and she excused herself to use the bathroom. Confirming ma'am Luna wasn't watching her as she walked away, Zinnia signaled to Gregg who was standing some meters away from her, and headed out. Gregg followed her. He walked up to her as she paced back and forth outside.When he tapped her, she spun, startled and almond screamed.“Dear, relax. What's wrong?” Gregg asked.“Ma’am Luna, I mean my grandmother seems to be suspecting me. She just asked me about Duncan earlier.”Gregg frowned, concern etching his face. "What did you tell her?"Zinnia took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. "I

Duncan was surprised at what he heard and his expression turned stoic. “Duncan, I only learned about that tonight when I heard her and Karla talking about executing the plan.”Duncan looked away slowly, unable to believe his ears.Karla came closer and said, reluctantly, “Also, Abigail is Rhino's niece. I knew about it.”Duncan's gaze shifted to her in astonishment. “You learned about it today?”Karla shook her head. “It was during the last party.” Duncan's jaw dropped. “I'm sorry.”“You kept it from me for days?!”“I'm sorry, Duncan, I didn't intend to do that.”“Crap! How can you tell me that? Abigail is related to my father's killer and you kept such important information from me. Why?!”Karla sighed, remorse evident in her eyes. "Duncan, I didn't want to burden you with more pain. I was torn between revealing the truth and protecting you from the harsh reality. I thought it would be better to let you know at the right time."Duncan groaned, frustration and betrayal etched on hi

The following morning, the Lennart family received the news that Gregg and Rhino would soon face trial. Ma'am Luna fretted about the implications, and Laila suggested a drastic measure."Mother, considering the situation, maybe we should leave the country. It might be the safest option for us and Zinnia."Ma'am Luna, pondering the idea, said, "Leaving the country might indeed be the best way to ensure Zinnia isn't exposed for Duncan's death. After all, his corpse hasn't been found."Meanwhile, Zinnia overheard their conversation and entered the room."Leave the country? Why? What's happening?"Laila, trying to calm her, explained, "Zinnia, dear, it's just a precaution. With Gregg and Rhino facing trial, it's better for us to avoid any unnecessary attention."Zinnia was skeptical. But what about Duncan?" Ma'am Luna, feigning concern: "Sweetheart, we're doing this for your safety. If we stay, people might start questioning Duncan's disappearance."Zinnia reluctantly agreed."Fine, bu