Chapter 4

Even catching them deleting the surveillance footage would not matter.

She would find a way to obtain evidence.

Suddenly, Lucille detected a faint scent of medicine and felt her heart calm down. When she turned to look, she saw Joseph staring at her with a shallow but intense gaze. The medicine scent was coming from him.

Lucille furrowed her brows, puzzled by his sudden scrutiny. "Do we know each other?" she asked.

With a barely-there smile, Joseph introduced himself, "Joseph Collins."

Lucille was slightly taken aback.

The introduction was unexpected.

Well, since Joseph had introduced himself, it was only polite to return the gesture.

Hence, Lucille followed suit, "Lucille Jules."

Joseph extended his hand. "Pleasure to meet you," he said, giving Lucille a polite smile, one that didn't quite reach his eyes.

Lucille's focus quickly shifted to his extended hand. It was firm and well-groomed, with fingers that were lean and masculine. She placed her own delicate hand in his, giving it a light squeeze before quickly retracting her hand.

Joseph, momentarily lost in thought, looked down at his palm where her touch still lingered.

Although their interaction was brief, he couldn't shake off the unexpected warmth he felt from her touch.

Her hand was cool to the touch, yet it sent a strange, inexplicable heat through him.

Joseph pulled his hand back and hesitated for a moment, his eyes flickering with a complex emotion.

When they arrived at the hotel, Lucille thanked Joseph and got out of the car. It was early evening, and the sun had just set, leaving Lucille struggling to keep her eyes open.

She was about to hurry inside when a shadow suddenly fell over her, bringing her some coolness.

Looking up, she saw Joseph holding a black umbrella behind her.

walk you in." Lucille arched an eyebrow but didn't say anything. She huddled under the umbrella with him

few steps, but Lucille felt

they stepped into the air-conditioned lobby, she finally started to feel relieved

to make excuses. "I'm sorry, Miss Lucille, the cameras suddenly malfunctioned this morning. Wher the repairman came

and such

sighed and feigned

her face

was easy to deceive

the surveillance room

security guard immediately nodded. "Of course, feel

video had been deleted. Even if she combed

security guard led the

as soon as Lucille sat down at the computer, her fingers

leaving only a blur

[

she had a USB drive in hand. She tucked it away and turned to the guard. "I guess the video really is

security guard repeated his apology, unaware that Lucille had

derisive glance, she turned

into a wall of flesh, causing her to stumble

Lucille covered her nose,

of medicine hit her. Somehow, the scent eased her

saw Joseph, his impossibly handsome face raising an eyebrow at her.

smiled charmingly, "Do you believe it's

rolled her eyes.

bumped into her at the corner

that he had

gaze, trying not to be charmed by Joseph's charisma and appeal. He was not just good-looking, but also had an irresistible charm that could easily capture a woman's heart. Yet, Lucille was no ordinary girl who would

playboys like him during her

was difficult to read his true intentions. He was a mystery deep

had always shown a gentle and friendly side in front of

the coldness in

knew that he was highly dangerous, and she should keep a

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