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… Are you

a

hour later, the car came to a steady stop in front of

Lucas took her hand and led her into the

Ashlyn was struck dumb.

getting

taken their seats, a woman’s elegant voice sounded out

greeted by the sight of a woman dressed in high-end customized clothes, her countenance

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

of surprise flitted across

And who’s the woman beside him? Why does she seem to be incredibly intimate with him? I took the initiative to lower myself

maintained a decorous smile. “Mr.

disrupting me and my lover’s meal by standing

an invisible hand smacked Kimberly

Her face throbbed painfully.

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

the sight of her grim expression, Ashlyn stifled a bark of laughter. Withdrawing her gaze, she

At the end of the day, she’s far more

in a world of their

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