When the workday ended, Claire left the office.
Her recent promotion had drawn attention, and many people greeted her as she made her way downstairs.
Outside, a sleek black Bentley was parked by the curb, attracting curious glances from passersby. Claire recognized it as one of Lucien's more discreet luxury cars—she'd seen it before.
She considered pretending she didn't see it. After all, her coworkers were coming and going, and if she got into that car, the rumors would be endless. And if Mia or Andrew caught wind of it, things would get messy fast.
The car window rolled down, revealing Lucien lounging in the backseat, a smirk playing on his lips as he watched her try to slip away toward the bus stop.
Her phone buzzed with a message from him: [If you don't come over now, I'll make su
