e top two buttons, revealing her graceful neck. Even with

n knew by now, didn't he? He had adored her so much back then. He had even

. What was there left to think about? T

her lonely figure not unnoticed by Lucas

coinc

hatter about his marriage prospects. The more

ot only beautiful but has great pre

it more before noticing that Lucas had been standing in the hall

mix of sultriness and independence, without a hint of unpleasantness. But wha

ey

d made him reflect a little. So mysterious... and even somewhat sorrowful. She seeme

d happened. Hearing footsteps, Emily turned her head to look, but she

"Lucas!" Emily didn't have time to see

ca

aid no further attention. She extinguished her cigare

stepped inside. The people inside all looked up at her at the same time upon hearing the noise. Seeing the completely unfamiliar faces, Emily awkwardly muttered, "So

ere are you goin

pulling her close. His breath, reeking of alcohol, waft

go of

htly and pushed his hand aw

er and whistled, while Lucas, standing bes

d to open the door to leave

alk in, but getting

ed him further, and his hand rea

n working here? Make me happy, and I'll

er teeth, refus

oved her again and laughed loudly. To her surprise, the pu

s eyes darkened. The position between them was highly suggestive. He stood tall and imposing, while she looked small, kneeling bet

so h

rassed, looked up and met Lucas's cold eyes. This f

rambled to stand up and expl

oes it

h.

ly instantly jumped up, stepping back fro

ust walked into the wrong room,

you didn't do

did

were trying to get close to him. You've got good ta

the people around him join

inks looked at her with di

She touched you just

, she wondered what she had done wrong. It was all because of them, and Lucas's attitude-he didn't say a wo

like a shameles

nd hurled insults at her. Even she hadn't been able to get that

y were all enjoying the spectacle. To these rich kids, ther

uried temper, inherited from her privileged upbringing, f