Chapter 48. New Friend

Cercei's POV

“I have to go. I’ll be back later. Stay here, don’t go anywhere,” Lucian uttered. With a swift motion, he rose from his seat and quickly left. I found myself gazing at his retreating figure, utterly baffled. What could have compelled him to rush off in such haste? He had simply abandoned his meal, left untouched. I shook my head in dismay. What a waste.

I retrieved his deserted plate and returned it to the kitchen, speculating that perhaps he had been called elsewhere for an important matter. It certainly appeared to be an urgent affair.

“Why do you bring back the food?” Claire inquired as she noticed me clutching Lucian’s tray.

“He left, probably for some important matters,” I replied, casually shrugging my shoulders. She nodded in understanding.

“Well, people come and go,” Claire mused, a hint of a smirk playing on her lips. My attention shifted towards the entrance as a newcomer arrived. It was the man I had encountered the other day,