Chapter 260

---- Chapter 235 Lucia called out to Asher as he walked toward the elevator. "Ash! What a coincidence. You here for Thalia too? Something about the litigation case?" Lucia and Thalia had become friends after that whole ordeal. Honestly, Lucia couldn't thank Thalia enough for saving her life. The more time they spent together, the more Lucia admired her-that mix of sharp intelligence and genuine decency. It was one of those "where have you been all my life" friendship connections.

But just because they were friends didn't mean Lucia's feelings for Asher had magically disappeared. Seeing him heading to Thalia's office still stung a little. Asher stopped and turned, his expression neutral. "Not about the case. Just wanted to see her." Blunt and straight to the point. Classic Asher. Lucia's smile froze for a split second before she recovered. ---- "Well, that makes two of us," she said with forced brightness.

Lucy Jenkins's desk reviewing case notes when she spotted them walking in together. Her eyes flickered briefly before returning to the papers in front of her. Asher and Lucia. Together. That was unexpected. Their entrance didn't go unnoticed. The office hammed with whispers as they walked in. It was like watching a celebrity power couple-both ridiculously good-looking, walking side by side. The

slight defensive edge-almost like she was explaining something that didn't need explaining. Thalia glanced up, then

seeming bothered. "Tl wait in your office if that's okay?" Lucia asked. "Fine." Thalia didn't look up. As Lucia disappeared down the hallway, Asher added, "I'll be in the reception area." smart

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