Chapter 41. Truly a Jerk
“Are you wearing lipstick??” inquired Claire, her voice hemming on a shrill exclamation.
Feeling a twinge of embarrassment, I remained silent, pondering the trifle of the question. After all, it seemed commonplace for everyone to wear lipstick, including Claire herself, albeit in a striking shade of red. Each day, she paraded around with an air of elegance reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe.
“Yes,” I curtly replied, prompting an idiotic grin to spread across her face.
The tinkling of bells resonated through the air, glorifying the arrival of a visitor. Lucian’s gaze met mine, and a smile appeared on his lips. In that instant, my heart quickened its pace as if inextricably bound to a familiar rhythm.
“Aha, now I understand,” Claire playfully teased.
“Pardon?” I questioned, taken aback by her insinuation.
Lucian settled into his customary seat, and I seized my notepad.
“You go there and retrieve his number... I mean, his
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