---- Chapter 8 The butler respectfully said, "Yes. Everything is arranged as per your and Mr. Vittorine's wishes. The identity of the groom has not been revealed. Are you certain that Lucas will come?" Eve's lips curled into a cold smile. "Of course, he will." For the past three months, Lucas had waited outside the manor every single day, no matter whether it was rainy or not, hoping to see Eve. Although she didn't see him for three months, he never gave up. When Eve regained consciousness and heard the servants 'reports about what Lucas had done, she found it amusing. Couldn't he let go of her or her status in the Costa family? The nightmare three months ago had revealed Lucas's true colors to Eve. Now, she was determined to show everyone that the daughter of the Costa family would never be defeated. On the day of the wedding, Eve sent Lucas a gilded invitation with only one line. "Mr. Lucas Smith, you are cordially invited to attend Eve Costa's wedding today at 3 PM at Jake Cathedral." There was no mention of the groom's name, nor any additional explanation. ---- When Lucas received the invitation, his heart raced. He had tried to see Eve in the past three months. But he was repeatedly turned away by the Costa family. He had been unsure of the stance of Eve and the Costa family. The date of the wedding he and Eve had once agreed upon drew nearer, but Lucas received no word from Eve. He became more anxious. But he received the invitation then. Could it mean that she had forgiven him? If so, it couldn't be best for him. After the wedding, he'd be the son-in-law of the head of the Costa family. Alina noticed Lucas staring blankly at the invitation and curiously leaned in to have a look. "What's the matter? Who sent the invitation?" Lucas had usually been honest with Alina, but he flinched slightly and quickly hid the invitation. "It's nothing, just a wedding invitation from one of my friends you don't know." Alina eyed Lucas suspiciously. "Do you want me to go with you as your female company? After all, I'll soon be your wife." Lucas rejected her without hesitation. "Not necessary." Without waiting for Alina's reaction, Lucas went back to his room. ---- He changed into his finest tailored suit and even wore Eve's favorite cologne. As he headed out, he made a call to his subordinate. "Go to the manor where Eve and | stay. There's a safe in the living room cabinet. Get it immediately and bring it to Jake Cathedral."