Chapter 686

As the elevator approached the top floor, the doors slowly opened.

Lucian immediately returned to his senses. Upon stepping out of the elevator, the sight of the dimly lit corridor made him frown a little.

Aubree quietly followed him from behind.

When they arrived at the doorway, Lucian inserted the keycard and opened the door for her. He stopped and looked at her indifferently, waiting for her to enter the room herself.

Aubree paused, turning to look at the person beside her. She was silently asking why he was not going inside.

“You’ll have to make do with this for the next few days. I’ll try to talk things through with Mr. Pearson. Maybe I can make him calm down and see reason,” said Lucian coldly. He had deliberately turned a blind eye to her questioning expression.

Having heard this, Aubree became visibly crestfallen. “Lucian, have you really not figured out why I argued with my dad? Is that all you have to say to me?”

what I have to say right now. I suggest getting some rest and not overthinking

Lucian turned

I’m not sure what she’s going to do if I stay on.

did not want to cause any more of a scene than necessary only because of the kindness the Pearsons had once shown him and the fact Aubree had just been

when he felt someone

impassive attitude, he turned around and said, “Let

was a mix of pleading and determination as she continued, “At the end of the day, we’re still engaged! Nobody is going to bat an eyelid if you

Lucian angrily. “Aubree, let me go. while

down. Instead, she became emboldened and tugged at the hem of his clothes to close the gap between them. With her eyes

felt at this moment was practically tangible. Just as she was about to meet his lips, he shoved Aubree

her eyes still shut, Aubree was caught off guard as she was abruptly pushed away. She staggered back a few steps before

mind?” The chill in Lucian’s voice was

return to her senses. With bloodshot eyes, she looked at him and said, “I-I love you, Lucian! I was kicked

have. Did you think we’d still have a future after what you did

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