Chapter 29 (Part 1)

“He lied to you, Unique. I wouldn't use you to forget her.”

Lucas is standing in front of me, and both of his hands are making gestures as he continue to talk. I sit comfortably on my swivel chair; convincing myself not to take every word out of his mouth too seriously.

I was about to do make an ‘anonymous’ agreement with the people that Bryce has transactions with. But then, this man showed up.

“I know that I should've told you from the very beginning. But I thought that it would be more fragile if I mention her name to you.”

Yeah, right. More fragile, my ass. He's kind of making a point, and I know that I will instantly flinch once he mentions her name. But I still do think that it might've been better if he told me as early as it can be.

Because right now, I can't think of any good reason why he wants to make it up to me this time.

Nothing as good as his aim to show her that he's better with me.

“I'm sor—”

“Why don't we talk about this later? I'm quite busy, and I would very much li