Chapter 239: Cecelia Finally Arrives!

[Ding!]

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[Ding!]

[The host spent $25,000 on Cecelia and received a bonus! Congratulations! You have obtained Summit Capital in Capital City!]

A gaming club...

And Summit Capital?

Luca raised an eyebrow.

Unexpectedly, both critical rewards this time were properties located in the capital.

’Does this mean it’s finally time to make a trip there?’

In the past, no matter how many rewards the system gave him, he had never considered visiting the capital just for them.

After all, wasn’t it far more enjoyable staying home with the women he loved?

But things were different now.

Arabella Windsor was already waiting for him there.

The thought of finally meeting her made him genuinely look forward to the trip.

[Ding!]

[The host spent $250,000 on employee expenses and triggered a 5x cashback reward! Congratulations! You have received $1,250,000 in cashback!]

Five times the cashback...

Not bad.

Sometimes, having too much money to spend really could become its own kind of problem.

...

After dinner, Luca drove Cecelia home in her minivan.

Knowing they had an early flight back to San Fierro the next morning, the two showered before turning in early.

Not long after lying down, Cecelia had already drifted off to sleep, curled comfortably in Luca’s arms.

...

The next morning...

As she sat aboard the private jet, Cecelia once again realized just how vast the gap was between ordinary wealth and true wealth.

If she hadn’t met Luca...

She would’ve never imagined an airport executive personally escorting them onto the aircraft.

Even less could she have imagined being attended to by an entire cabin crew that seemed dedicated solely to serving the two of them.

Compared to treatment like this...

First class suddenly felt rather ordinary.

She wasn’t someone who’d never seen luxury before.

Back when she worked under Gordon Luiz, she’d traveled on several private aircraft.

But compared to Luca’s jet...

Those planes weren’t even in the same league.

She leaned closer and whispered softly,

"Luca... why does that flight attendant keep looking at me?"

She’d noticed it almost immediately after boarding.

The woman was exceptionally beautiful, even among the already stunning cabin crew.

More importantly...

She kept glancing toward Cecelia with an unusually complicated expression.

Without even looking up, Luca already knew who she meant.

Raven Green.

Naomi Monroe’s senior.

He knew Raven had never been particularly happy after discovering he had other women besides Naomi.

But...

So what?

Naomi herself had accepted it.

No one else had the right to interfere with the life she chose.

Luca gently brushed a few loose strands of hair behind Cecelia’s ear before letting her rest against his shoulder.

"She’s probably just admiring how beautiful you are."

Although Cecelia felt the explanation sounded a little suspicious...

She didn’t question it.

Instead, she smiled faintly, nestled against his neck, found a comfortable position, and closed her eyes.

...

Not far away...

Raven quietly watched the pair.

During her years as a flight attendant, she’d seen countless wealthy men traveling with mistresses.

Some even shamelessly slipped her notes during flights, promising to "take care of her" after landing.

None of that surprised her anymore.

Rich men having affairs was practically commonplace.

If it had been anyone else...

She wouldn’t have cared.

Unfortunately...

This man happened to be Naomi’s boyfriend.

That made it impossible for her to stay completely indifferent.

Still...

What right did she have to criticize him?

Naomi had already accepted everything.

All Raven could do now was silently hope Luca would never abandon that silly junior.

Because she knew better than anyone...

Naomi truly loved him.

If Luca ever left her...

Raven couldn’t imagine how devastated she’d be.

...

The flight passed quietly.

After landing, Luca had barely stepped off the plane with Cecelia when his phone rang.

Vivienne.

"Have you landed?"

Her gentle voice came through the speaker like a clear spring.

"We just got here."

Luca smiled.

"What about you?"

"I arrived a few minutes ago."

"I’m waiting outside."

Luca had only mentioned they were returning to San Fierro today.

He hadn’t expected Vivienne to come pick them up herself.

After he hung up, Cecelia looked at him.

"Miss Vivienne is here?"

"Mm."

He smiled.

"Come on."

"I’ll introduce you properly."

The two women had already met once in New Orleans.

Back then...

Cecelia had only seen Vivienne as Luca’s capable subordinate.

Things were completely different now.

She was carrying Luca’s child.

For reasons she couldn’t quite explain...

The closer they got to the airport exit, the more nervous she became.

Even her palms had begun to sweat.

Watching her reaction, Luca couldn’t help chuckling.

This was only the second time he’d seen her this anxious.

The first...

Was the day he’d asked her to become his woman.

"Ahem..."

Realizing he’d noticed, she awkwardly cleared her throat.

"I’m about to meet your... actual girlfriend."

"Of course I’m nervous."

Luca laughed.

"That’s nothing."

He lifted her hand and kissed the back of it gently.

"If you’re already this nervous..."

"What are you going to do when you meet my parents?"

Cecelia froze.

"...Your parents?"

She stared at him.

"You never told me that!"

"I did."

Luca blinked innocently.

"Didn’t I?"

"No!"

She forced out a stiff smile.

"I thought your parents were still in Ashford."

"I picked them up after I returned to San Fierro a while ago."

"They’re staying at the villa now."

Hearing that...

Cecelia felt as though all the strength had left her body.

’Wasn’t I supposed to stay hidden?’

’How did this suddenly turn into meeting his parents while pregnant?’

...

Ten minutes later...

They finally spotted Vivienne.

She leaned casually against the side of a black G-Wagon.

She wore the same elegant crimson dress as always.

The fitted fabric perfectly outlined her graceful figure.

Her wine-red curls rested lazily over her shoulders, making her already breathtaking appearance even more captivating.

She idly twirled the car keys around one finger.

Her powerful aura alone kept most people from daring to approach.

Only distant admiration remained.

The moment she saw Luca...

The indifference in her eyes disappeared.

A gentle smile slowly spread across her lips.

She walked over and stopped directly in front of the two.

Her gaze quietly settled on their intertwined hands.

Startled, Cecelia instinctively pulled her hand away.

"M-Miss Vivienne..."

"I..."

Before she could finish...

Nearby pedestrians had already begun whispering.

"Damn..."

"That guy’s unbelievable."

"His wife’s that gorgeous, and he’s still cheating?"

"Wait."

"The woman he’s cheating with is gorgeous too."

One man sighed enviously.

"Being handsome really is unfair."

"Every woman around him looks like a goddess."

Another folded his arms with interest.

"I’m curious how he’s getting himself out of this."

A young woman snorted.

"Serves him right."

"I hope both women dump that scumbag."

Then another girl looked at Luca with sparkling eyes.

"If they do..."

"Handsome, would you mind giving me a chance?"