Chapter 102 The Plagiarist

Lucien froze.

Damn. She figures it out.

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“No fever, you say?” Lucien said, quickly pressing a hand to his forehead, feigning discomfort.

“Then why’s my head still pounding?”

Kaia wasn’t buying it. Her eyes narrowed, and she grabbed the thermos with a huff. “If you’re not sick, I’m out of here.”

“Wait!” Lucien caught her wrist, his voice softening into a coaxing tone. “I’m not messing with you. Maybe that clam chowder you made worked some magic—I’m feeling a bit better already.”

He tilted his head, his expression earnest. “You didn’t forget I was in a car accident yesterday, did you?”

Kaia’s resolve wavered.

He had posted about the accident on Instagram.

Could that have been a lie, too?

But what would be the point of faking it just for a bowl of soup?

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She let out a soft “hmph,” still a little miffed. “Fine, but u can’t just go around stripping.”

“I didn’t!” Lucien protested, his voice laced with playful innocence. “You got my shirt all messy, didn’t you?”

He softened, his tone warm. “Look, it’s getting late. You should head home. Thanks for today, Kaia. Sorry for the hassle.”

caught her off

much trouble,” she mumbled, her cheeks

here

said,

footsteps

pushed too far, spooked her. Her pale face flashed

abs, a flicker

even a little tempted to stay and

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her car, her

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happened at Lucien’s villa felt like it

she ended up crying on his

on earth had he peeled off his shirt

of control left her

she muttered to herself,

a reminder.

ally–not someone to fall for. Don’t get in too deep, or you’ll never

**

**

Kaia snapped back into her sharp,

self.

her office at the law firm when her

to the office?” Kayla’s cheerful voice

the dot, the

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just walked in. What’s up?” Kaia asked, a smile creeping into her

been a while since

Kayla’s

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