LUCIEN had just finished a late meeting with the board when Drake approached him discreetly in the underground parking area. The soft hum of cars pulling out and the echo of footsteps filled the quiet space.
Drake’s eyes darted around, making sure no one was close enough to overhear, before leaning closer.
“Sir Lucien, kailangan mong pumunta ngayon sa private villa.” Then he lowered his voice. “It was the Boss’s order.”
Napatigil si Lucien. He adjusted his cufflinks. “The villa? Why?” he asked.
“Yes,” tugon ni Drake. “There are matters there that you need to see for yourself.”
Tumango si Lucien. “Okay—” bigla siyang napatigil at mabilis na napaharap kay Drake. He firmly gripped Drake’s arm. “Was it…”
“Yes, Sir,” Drake confirmed Lucien’s suspicion.
Tumingin si Lucien sa paligid,
