With his lips pursed, his usually cold expression appeared frostier with his bloodshot eyes.

When his gaze fell upon Ashlyn, he stared at her coldly as if she was a stranger.

Ashlyn was jolted in response. Did he believe Claire when she told him I was responsible for her death?

“When we returned from Paris, I promised my parents that I would take good care of her. I didn’t expect…” Lucas couldn’t continue his sentence.

Just when Ashlyn wanted to hug him, he had already pulled her into his arms. He muttered softly, “Don’t be afraid… don’t be afraid.”

Feeling a bitterness in her throat, she was surprised to see him console her even at such a moment.

Since when was I, Ashlyn Berry, ever afraid?

She gritted her teeth. “I… I’m sorry for your loss.”

With that, she turned to leave. She initially wanted to explain what happened at the café. But, she felt that it would only make things worse. Hence, it was better for him to calm down first before they talked.

was more to the matter than it met the eyes as Claire’s sudden death

disappear, his resolve strengthened. Now that Claire is gone, I will have

his solemn expression, his feelings for Ashlyn never wavered. Not now, not

that, he headed towards the hospital’s office. “Is

heart attack after being emotionally triggered. However, for more details, we will need further investigation,” the

didn’t say

of the night, a private

ten bodyguards exited

man had a cold and fearsome demeanor while the lady beside him was

man coldly instructed,

“Yes, Sir.”

way, they entered a Lincoln Limousine that was already

Lincoln sped furiously to the hospital

black jacket as he stood

to spoke when a

a terrifying expression, Franklin’s gaze looked like it belonged to a demon

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