“You look happy. Who are you texting?” asked Lucas while holding a coffee cup after glancing at Jason. They were both in his office.

“No one. I mean, it was one of my employees. He had some questions about work,” said Jason before he quickly put away his phone.

Lucas glanced at him again. “I’m surprised you still have time to drop by my office when you’re so obviously busy with your work.”

Jason picked up his coffee and took a sip before replying, “I wouldn’t say it’s busy work, but it sure is tedious. I’m so annoyed with it, so I came here to hang out with you.”

Lucas did not have the luxury of hanging out with Jason since he would have to go to a meeting.

At that moment, Edmund knocked on the door and entered without waiting for Lucas to give his permission.

“Sir, something bad has happened!” he said nervously.

looked up

he was Lucas’ best friend, so he did not bother to hide the news from him. “Apparently, Miss

darkened. “What? How is

than usual outside of the Holdens’ mansion for the past two days, and we assumed it was because Mister Jeremy wanted to keep Corinne safe. This morning, Miss Corinne went to Central Park with Miss Pamela, but she somehow went missing. The Holdens have

shouldn’t have married that good-for-nothing who can’t even keep his own wife safe. Edmund, take some men with you to look for her too. Bring her to me once you’ve found her. Under no

“Yes, Mister Lucas!”

looked relaxed as though he was watching a movie. He had promised Corinne he would not tell

Jeremy, so I’m pretty sure she’ll be fine

death glare. “It’s easy for you to say since she’s not

saying with a smile, “It’s true. She’s not my

No, I shouldn’t waste my time talking to

up and hobbled

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