Chapter 60. Into Her Nerves

LUCIUS entered the room.

Both were dumbstruck at his arrival as they almost got caught in the act. Her face paled, and she felt someone pour ice-cold water on her while Lucian gazed the other way, to hide his reddened cheek.

"Next time knock." She mumbles as she hides her trembling hands and uneasiness.

Oblivious to everything that happened moments ago. Lucius simply went on with his purpose of going into her office. "Are you two in a meeting?" He asked while glancing at both of them.

She nonchalantly nods, as she doesn’t want to explain anything to Lucius. She knew how he loved hearing stories of her private life.

"Well, that explains it. I’ve been calling you more than 6 times. You did not answer. I have been in the parking lot for more than 15 minutes waiting for you."

"I’m sorry Luci." She says and lowers her head. Lucian felt that he no longer belonged to the room. He witnessed how she lied to Lucius to protect his feelings, and it suffocated