Lucas’ eyes brimmed with indulgence.

Someone who would step out at such a critical juncture and lend her a hand with just a single call must be very close to her. She’s much too secretive.

“It was a man?” His gaze darkened a shade.

“Yeah, it was a man.”

Exasperation swamped Ashlyn. Why did it end up being a question of gender now?

She hastily changed the subject. “I’ve got to return to the country in another two days, so I won’t be able to continue keeping you company here.”

“And so?” Lucas’ eyes glinted dangerously.

In the past few days, they had been spending their time leisurely as though having been given a new lease on life.

It had been exceedingly relaxing.

“Nothing. I’m only to be away for a few days. Don’t always be so childish, okay?” Ashlyn cradled her forehead as a headache assailed her.

Is she disdaining

go and eat…

a pretty good

came to a

Ashlyn alighted from the car, Lucas took her hand and

Ashlyn was struck dumb.

really getting

had taken their seats, a woman’s elegant voice sounded out of the blue. “What a coincidence, Mr.

the sight of a woman dressed in

his face devoid of expression, Lucas swept a gaze over the woman. “Sorry, but

flitted

right does he have to be so indifferent? And who’s the woman

inhaled deeply and maintained

her off, “Excuse me, miss, but you’re disrupting me and my lover’s meal by standing

invisible hand smacked

Her face throbbed painfully.

wrongly, did I? I’m the daughter of the oil tycoon and the

her grim expression, Ashlyn stifled a bark of laughter. Withdrawing her gaze, she lowered her head and flipped open the

order.” Lucas gazed at her dotingly. At the

in a world of

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