Chapter 79

Seth's attention snapped toward the sound of the opening door. He wanted to see who'd dared open Spencer's office door without asking for permission to enter first.

He saw a tall, striking woman in a dark green dress standing at the door. She also held a takeaway bag with the words Zaytun Pavilion on it.

That put Seth in a daze as he wondered if the pretty woman was here to deliver food.

Yet, Lucille never once looked at Seth.

She stood at the door. As she looked at Spencer, who sat on the main chair, her gaze was so calm that one couldn't tell she was bothered. "Is what he said true?"

"No." Spencer shook his head. Then, he got up and approached her.

Upon hearing the former's response, Lucille let out a casual "oh."

Sitting on the couch, Seth looked back and forth at the two. Shock glazed his eyes as he wondered if he was mistaken. He couldn't believe he'd seen a tinge of fear in Spencer's features earlier.

Not to mention, Spencer had taken the initiative to stand and approa