Ashlyn did not pay him any mind as she was long used to this by now. She would stay here tonight so she would not have to book a hotel room. The matter she was here for was tomorrow anyway.

Besides, it was a lot more beautiful and comfortable here than a hotel.

After a moment of watching random programs on the TV, she grew bored.

Her gaze drifted toward Lucas. His side profile was incredibly attractive, especially now with the dim lighting softening the normally harsh features of his face. His dark eyes were focused on his laptop screen while his lips were tightly pursed in concentration. It made for a very alluring sight.

Inexplicably, desire flared to life in her, and she had the sudden urge to kiss his lips.

It should be a crime to look this seductive and alluring. Gah! Restrain yourself, Ashlyn! He may look ravishing, but he’s a narcissistic, arrogant, mean, and domineering jerk! You mustn’t be seduced by his charms! There are plenty of better other men out there.

With much effort, she managed to force herself to turn her attention back on the TV.

Her lips twitched as she mentally berated herself for having such a strange impulse toward Lucas, of all men.

Just then, Lilian came over with a cup of coffee with a sweet smile ever-present on her face. “Mr. Nolan, here’s your coffee.”

of coffee wafted into his nose, and Lucas raised his eyes to glance at Ashlyn. He moved his eyes pointedly in a

However, the fact that she was technically leeching off his hospitality

out to take the coffee from Lilian.

glint flashed through the servant’s eyes. Despite

did not know any better, she would

eye contact, she took

It was incredibly sweet.

Lucas’ preferences at all. He doesn’t

enjoyed it more

as long as it was

she made, or even a glass of lemon juice, everything she made tasted divine to

her cheek softly, the silky feeling a delightful sensation

his hand away in

the kitchen. She was not doing this for him; she was only doing this because Lilian’s coffee was

awkward. She watched with disappointment as Lucas focused back on his work, not even

the expressions on the other woman’s face but did not comment since it had nothing to

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