Chapter 293 Testing the Effectiveness

Calista got to her feet after she finished speaking and left without waiting for Teresa to respond.

As for Lucian, apart from the fleeting glance at the beginning, she never spared him another look. She acted as if he didn't exist.

When she mentioned the word "boyfriend", his eyes narrowed. A dark look flashed in his eyes. He quickly got up and chased after her.

Despite not having legs as long as his, she was fast. By the time Lucian got outside, Calista was nowhere to be found. A cold expression graced his features as he made his way to the stairs.

Only Teresa was left in the private room. She had long since dismissed the tea sommelier and waiter.

She looked at the empty doorway and picked up Lucian's teacup; only a small sip had been taken from it. She downed the tea from it with a single gulp.

Lucian intercepted Calista at a corner in between the first and second floors. He grabbed her hand and pulled her into his embrace.

"What nonsense are you going on about? Open your eyes