Lyra had previously orchestrated several attempts to clarify their relationship.
But anyone with eyes could see it was just for show, a way to manage public opinion.
Even then, Lyra thought she was being incredibly discreet as if no one knew how she was taking care of Luka day in and day out.
In reality, rumors were flying everywhere.
Roman heard the rumors and immediately asked to meet me.
"After all this time, you're sure you want to greet me with a scowl?" I said, finding Roman's anger almost amusing.
Roman fumed, "Mr. Smith, they've gone too far. Luka keeps trying to one-up you. He's doing it on purpose."
On purpose? I didn't care.
I knew it wasn't Luka's doing, but Lyra's consent.
The person I cared about most had given her approval, so what good would it do to resent Luka? "
