Chapter 43
Jace's POV
“Sir, we have a problem.”
Lucien's shaky voice greeted me over the phone.
A problem?
My housekeeper wasn't one to fuss or fret over minor home accidents, so I was certain that whatever it was she called for was definitely beyond her power.
I heard her sniffing and my heart instantly dropped. That was the first time I'd heard Lucien cry despite her old age.
“What's the problem, Lucien? Stop crying.” I snapped at her against my wish.
“I…I…” She sniffed and, out of nowhere, broke down and started wailing heavily.
I felt my tie tug at my neck. I darted my eyes and found Ruby staring at me with concern in her eyes.
Lucien wouldn't stop crying over the phone, and I was starting to get worked up.
My mind had started playing the hundred and one things that
