Chapter 139 Even in the Dark

Julian frowned. “What? Did we lose power?”

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He pulled out his phone and called the facilities department, while Lucien’s first instinct was to turn around.

The faint glow of the emergency lights revealed Kaia’s small frame curled up on the floor.

Something tugged hard at Lucien’s chest.

He crossed the space in one long stride and knelt beside her. “It’s okay. Just a power outage.”

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But his words didn’t seem to comfort her. She kept shaking,

tucked into herself.

Lucien had been angry-still was, if he was honest-but seeing her like this made it impossible to stay that way.

He pulled her into his arms and whispered low in her ear, his voice deep and steady, “I’m here. You’re safe.”

As he spoke, the elevator lights flickered back on.

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Lucien’s sharply sculpted face was the first thing she saw.

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He stepped in alongside Julian. Julian pressed the button for the fifth floor, while Lucien remained still, saying nothing.

his expression cold and distant. He didn’t even glance in

Kaia’s heart tensed.

he ignoring me because Mr. Rhodes is here? Trying to

but she still greeted them

answered with a

and quietly retreated

late to hold the doors for

straight at the glowing floor

had intended to make small talk with Kaia, but when Lucien remained silent, he knew better than to

to the thirteenth

Everything went dark.

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when he heard their exchange. He turned around without a word,

call, and when he turned around,

was gone.

dialed his number. “Mr. Graves, where did

later. I’ve got something to handle. Tell them they can

assumed Lucien would be eager to see Kaia. He

what Mr. Graves is thinking,

Graves is tied up at the moment. Once he’s reviewed the documents, I’ll follow your firm. Thanks for

up

with

to head back to the office. As the group made their way to the elevators, Jude realized

to catch up, but just as she hesitated, a pair of polished black dress

up

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grim. Then he chuckled darkly.

was the last straw.

something to say, maybe

fresh. But Kaia, the

inappropriate to say that about your own sibling? Even if Lucien’s interest is temporary, it still

son’s.”

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