Cily's Pov
The summer heat was beginning to get worse.
Lucas was by my desk before I even realized he'd entered the office. His eyes were that usual, sharp, angry gray. It's been a week since the last time he'd summoned me to his office and given me an assignment that could get me disowned.
I still had not carried out the assignment. I didn't want to, not with the father I had.
“You've been working too hard.” He said, a slight smile tugging at his lips. “We're taking a day off.”
I stared at him, not sure how to respond. “Huh?”
“We are taking a day off, Cily.” He repeated.
“Is that allowed?”
“It is when the boss says so.” He relied, smoothly already pulling me by the arms as he guided me to the elevator. “No arguments.”
I stumbled along beside him, my heart beating wildly in my ch
