Masterpiece of Deception

Madam Cordelia Lancaster's POV.

The sound of my laughter filled the living room, rising above the faint classical music playing in the background. It was rich, full, and unapologetic, spilling into every corner of the opulent space. I leaned back against the plush velvet of my armchair, raising the tall glass of Bordeaux in a mock toast to myself. The deep crimson wine reflected the light as I swi