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Chapter 43

Chapter 43

Lucas's Pov

"Why haven’t you been picking up?" Lisa’s voice was sharp through the phone, jolting me from my thoughts as I drove home.

I sighed, glancing at the dashboard. It was late, and I was exhausted, mentally and physically.

The dinner with Daphne had stirred emotions I didn’t even know I had buried, and now Lisa’s irritation was the last thing I wanted to deal with.

“I’ve been busy, Lisa. A lot’s going on at the company right now. I didn’t have time to call earlier.” My voice was tight, and I knew she could hear the frustration behind my words.

“Busy?” Lisa repeated, her voice dripping with skepticism. “You’ve been saying that a lot lately, Lucas. What’s really going on?”

I gripped the steering wheel a little tighter, forcing myself to stay calm. “We’ve got a major project, one that could save the company. I’m under a lot of pressure right now.”

There was a pause on the other end, and I could feel the tension building. “Is that all it is? Work?”

I frowned. “What do y
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