*EVELYN’S POV*
I had been waiting for Lucas to return after he left to take a call, but he was nowhere to be found. The meeting had ended, and the room was emptying, but Lucas still hadn’t come back. I felt a gnawing sense of unease. It was best to confront him now and get to the bottom of whatever was going on.
I pulled out my phone and dialed his number, but his line was still busy. Frustration bubbled up inside me as I scanned the room, hoping to catch a glimpse of him. Suddenly, several decorators approached me, asking for guidance on what needed to be done next.
"Excuse me, Evelyn," one of them said, "We need your input on the centerpiece arrangements. Do you have a moment?"
"Yes, of course," I replied, trying to push aside my concerns about Lucas. "Let's go over the details."
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