The vibrating sound of her phone on the nightstand dragged Lucy out of her deep and dreamless sleep. She groaned, squinting at the bright screen. It was barely eight in the morning. The caller ID showed a number she recognized as Arthur Matthews’ private office.
"Hello?" Lucy rasped, her voice still thick with sleep.
"Lucy, it’s Sarah from Mr. Matthews’ office. I’m sorry to wake you, but Arthur requires you at the headquarters immediately. A car is already on its way to your dorm. Please be ready in fifteen minutes."
"Is something wrong? Is it my father?" Lucy sat up fast, the blankets pooling around her waist.
"It is a business matter, Lucy. Adrian is already on his way. Please, don’t be late."
The line went dead. Lucy scrambled out of bed, her heart racing. Zoe was still sleeping in
