eardrums. I remembered that I was staying in a man's penthouse, and my eyes

lips. I recalled that he had mentioned installing CCTV cameras, which mea

aited for his answer, but it seemed like he was intentionally ignoring me. Lucas was always so casual and insensitively dominant when it came to thing

loss to look professional. I turned on my phone's database, and the news headlines caught my attention. The shock and fatigue were evident in

conversation, right? Come on, Lucas, a simple 'good morning' won't kill you," I said, slamming the door to my room and stan

ion. "We've discussed this before, Cleo. Can you please call her and find o

like me? It's obvious. Besides, I need to focus on making breakfast for us right now." "

t and think clearly if we're going to figure

nvestigate the unknown person behind that threatening letter. Going to the police station requires e

but he nodded reluctantly. "Fine, but ma

ovetop, hastening my pace to prepare breakfast. Just then, I heard a voice from the intercom that almost made me jump. "Hi, I'm Alaska, Lucas'

!" I muttered under my breath, cracking the eggshells gently. I couldn

ds for secrets to secure my promotion. My thoughts were so consumed that I didn't even notice Lucas' approach until he tapped me

e of burning down the multimillion-dollar penthouse. "Whoops, mistake!" I exclaimed, quickl

ned, his eyes narrowing sli

e. A smile spread across my face as I saw a message from my cousin, a top model and secret investigator. She

to distract even the most vigilant of targets. I couldn't wait to hear more about her findings, and I kne

ried to get dressed, grabbed a small bite of egg, and hastily prepared Lucas' food. I took the tray to the dining r

ve to report to my office immediately." I cl

erstand the sudden rush," he said, hi

didn't drug you!" But Lucas' accusing gaze made me wonder if he

would make me consider drugging you," I hissed, my annoyance

to share," I muttered to myself. "I hate being underestimated and