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Chapter 255 - Chapter Two Hundred And Fifty Five

The heavy doors of the study swung open, and Philip walked in, the rhythmic tap of his cane on the polished marble floor announcing his arrival. A confident, easy smile was on his face. He saw his grandmother, the Dowager Duchess Elena, sitting at the head of the long, imposing table. She was perfectly still, her hands clasped before her, her expression unreadable. The room was unnervingly silent. " Why is she at the establishment today?" He thought to himself.

"You wanted to see me, Grandmother?" He said, his cheerful voice echoing slightly in the vast, quiet space. He walked closer, his smile widening. "Have you finalized the date of the wedding? I must say, Anne will be very happy to hear the news."

Elena did not return his smile. She did not move. Her gaze was as cold and hard as granite. When she finally spoke, her voice was low and devoid of any warmth. "You lied to me."

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