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As Andrianne left the coffee shop, Steve sat there for a moment, his mind racing with thoughts of the past and the present. He couldn't believe that Andrianne was married to Lucas, and he couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy at the thought. He knew he had no right to feel that way, but he couldn't help it.

As he sat there lost in thought, his phone rang, and he saw that it was Lucas calling. He hesitated for a moment before answering, unsure of what to expect.

"Hello?" he answered tentatively.

"Steve, it's Lucas. Can you meet me at my office in half an hour?" Lucas said in his usual authoritative tone.

Steve was taken aback by the request, but he knew he couldn't refuse. "Uh, yeah, sure. I'll be there."

Lucas hung up without another word, leaving Steve feeling even more unsure of what was to come. He finished his coffee and left the coffee shop, making his way to Lucas's office.

When he arrived, he was greeted by Lucas's assistant, who directed him to Lucas's private office. As h