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Andrianne sat on her bed, still in a daze from the shocking revelation that Steve was working for her father. She couldn't believe it. The man she had trusted and confided in had been lying to her all along. Her thoughts drifted to her mother, who had died mysteriously years ago. Could Steve have had a hand in her death? Andrianne shook her head, trying to dispel the thought. She couldn't jump to conclusions without any evidence.

Andrianne heard the knock on her door and knew it was Lucas. She took a deep breath and opened the door. "Hey," he said with a smile. "How was your day?"

Andrianne forced a smile. "It was fine, just a little busy with work."

Lucas nodded. "I understand. How are you feeling?"

Andrianne hesitated for a moment before answering. "I'm okay," she said, trying to sound convincing.

Lucas could sense something was wrong, but he didn't push it. "Okay, well let's go downstairs and have dinner. I'm starving."

Andrianne followed him down the stairs to the dining room. The