Chapter 1956

"Sherman is my senior in school. Can't an old schoolmate offer me a ride home? It’s late, and Edmund has got off work. I'm not his boss, so I can't ask him to specially come and give me a ride."

Melody found that Lucas' attitude was unreasonable, so she did not explain to him nicely.

Lucas scoffed and said, "Old schoolmate? Are you sure that he's only an old schoolmate? May I remind you, Melody, you're no longer single during the contract period, so you should be mindful of your actions and keep a distance from other men!”

Melody frowned. "Well, I didn't do anything inappropriate, and it's not like I cheated on you! On the other hand, Lucas, weren't you the one who left me behind to send another woman home? If anyone's being inappropriate here, it's you!"

Lucas could not argue with that.

A silence fell over them. Feeling awkward, Melody tried to smooth things out.

you could put yourself in my shoes, and be mindful of your actions since you're no longer single either. You ask me to cooperate, but you yourself are doing the opposite. Sometimes I don't even know how to explain to Grandpa

someone to bring her to him,

dare he turn the table and accuse me of behaving inappropriately!' thought Melody while

He should not have left her there alone, so he decided

to her patiently, "You're right. I should be careful of my actions too. However, you should understand that the Rivera family isn't any ordinary family, Melody. It'll affect the company's stock price if there's a scandal. Now

and answered, "I know. Don't worry, I'll be extra careful from now on! We'll look out for each other. You

"Will do."

Lucas was about to go to his study, he remembered the pamphlet in his hand, so he tossed it on the bed and said, "Grandma asked me to pass this to you. Take a look when

then left

She was not interested in it, so she put it aside

Lucas slept in the study

said, "That's

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