Lucian reached out and took Selene's hand. His expression softened. "I'm sorry. That was my fault. I got upset because of your greedy relatives, but I didn't mean to take it out on you."
"And as for her…" His voice turned cold the moment he mentioned me. "She just looks like someone I used to know. She approached me on purpose. I kept her around to see what she was after."
Assistant Mia quickly stepped forward to back him up. "That's right, Miss Ardent. You didn't see it, but Mr. Vance was already planning to throw her into the water room. He has no interest in her at all."
After she heard that, Selene's expression eased. A bright smile returned to her face as she leaned into Lucian's arms. But then her brows furrowed. "Luc, why do you smell like alcohol? Were you drinking… or drinking
