Chapter 133- The rightful owners

Marriane stood before the mirror, adjusting her collar in the tailored suit. The morning light streamed through the windows of her opulent bedroom in streaks of warm radiance against polished surfaces. She ran a hand through her sleek, dark hair, her thoughts already on the day ahead-the empire had been exacting of late, and she had no room for distraction.

"Mom, can I come with you today? School's on break," Ariane's voice sliced through her reverie and back into the real world.

Turning to face her, Marriane found her daughter standing in the doorway, her eyes pleading. "Ariane, it is not a good day for you to come along. I have much to attend to."

"Please, Mom. I promise I won't be in the way," Ariane begged, her tone low yet insistent.

Marriane hesitated, and her mind was running through all the bad possible scenarios. She didn't like mixing work with her daughter, but something in Ariane's eyes made it hard to refuse. She nodded with a sigh, "Alright, but you have to stick close t
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