Chapter 38

Sienna stepped into the kitchen and quickly prepared a simple plate of pasta. "Mr. L, dinner's ready." She quickly brought out the food and handed him a pair of cutlery. L glanced at her briefly before taking them. Sienna sat across from him, resting her face in her hands, looking unusually troubled. L poured himself a glass of wine and glanced at her. Without prompting, she started voicing her worries, "Mr. L, the painting got snatched away. I can't even butter up my rival now. And the October jewelry competition? It's totally in his hands. I'm doomed." He took a sip of wine. "Who's your rival?" "That awful boss of Vertex Jewelry!" she replied with indignation. His eyes darkened slightly. "What kind of grudge do you two have?" She waved it off dramatically. "It's generational. Family feuds and business rivalry! You wouldn't understand unless you're in the trade." Behind him, Brian struggled to keep a straight face. Sienna spoke with no filter. Seemingly amused, L leaned