May covered her mouth to stop from laughing too loud.
Georgia grinned. “You let them think you were dating?”
“Lucian didn’t even blink,” Damien said, shaking his head. “He just said, ‘Can we focus on the ties, please?’”
Lucian shrugged. “Because I wanted to leave.”
Georgia shook her head, giggling softly. “That sounds about right.”
Lucian’s eyes lingered on her for a second too long, and Georgia felt it. That small pause, that tiny beat in the air that made the room feel a little warmer.
“I need air,” Lucian said suddenly, standing from his chair.
He moved toward the exit without another word, his steps calm, unhurried.
Georgia watched him go, heart tapping lightly in her chest.
“I’ll be back,” she murmured, standing up.
Damien raised his brows at May as Georgia walked away.
Out
