Chapter 8: Someone knows

**Third person**

In Stone Enterprises, Lucas had just walked in when he was told that his mother was waiting for him in the cafeteria.

Stepping into the elevator, he pressed the button for the last floor.

Whenever Mrs. Stone came by, they always sat in that cafeteria.

“Lucas, darling!”

Mrs. Stone was already on her feet, her face lighting with excitement as soon as Lucas walked in. "I was so bored at home, I simply had to come see you."

They exchanged a quick, affectionate hug, her eyes scanning him for any signs of distress.

Lucas managed a smile. “Mom, you didn’t have to come all the way. We could have just talked over the phone.”

She waved a dismissive hand. "I wanted to. Besides, I’ve brought you lunch." She gestured to the oversized bag she was carrying.

And even though the place was usually almost empty since most of the employees ate in the other cafeterias, they stayed in a corner.

Their table was surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, streaming sunlight onto the crisp whi