Misunderstood Intentions

“Aren‘t you in a hurry to go to the research institute? Why are you still dawdling?” Lucian could guess her intentions, so he was in a foul mood. Consequently, his tone wasn’t all that amicable. either.

Upon hearing that, Roxanne pursed her lips. A moment later, she flashed him a polite smile and stepped forward, saying, “The research institute is just around the corner, so I‘ll walk there.”

Suppressing the chagrin within him, Lucian replied coolly, “If Essie were to learn that I had you walk over, she‘d throw a fit at me when she returns.”

At that, Roxanne was startled.

As long as neither of us speaks of it, how would she learn about it?

Nonetheless, seeing as the man seemingly wouldn‘t leave unless she got into the car, she still climbed into the back seat after a moment‘s hesitation.

That afternoon, Aubree found her employees looking strangely at her when she was doing the rounds at the office.

One of the female employees who are closer to her came over and teased, “Ms. Pearson. Mr