Chapter 304

He lowered his gaze, and as our eyes met, Luke fully captured the triumph that I had yet to conceal.

Luke shifted his gaze to the name of the pet store and remarked, "But you're not innocent."

"In their eyes, there's something between us, but in reality, we're just friends and colleagues," I replied, struggling to keep up with Luke's long strides. "You have a voice in the media. You could tell them I'm just your assistant. That would put an end to all the rumors."

Luke, always upright and honorable, would be convincing if he spoke up. "I have no plans to accept any interviews in the near future."

"…" That's because he refuses interviews from anyone except his true love, Joey!

I silently grumbled as I followed him into the pet store.

I bought two bags of dog food, some pee pads, and toys—two large bags full of stuff. Luke went ahead and paid the bill before I could, taking the shopping bags from the cashier.

I reached out my hand. "Let me carry those."

Luke avoided my hand. "The