Naya ended the call in a hurry and shot Zayn a nervous look. "I-I don't think Ms. Lierger heard that."
"I'm really sorry, Mr. Giblo. I didn't know Dr. Goman was in the middle of a call, " Mosa apologized at once. "Mr. Domitos needs this urgent document, so I…"
"Enough." Zayn took the document and signed his name with a flair. "Leave me alone."
"Yes."
Quiet and peace ensued once again after both ladies retreated.
Zayn continued drinking his wine.
Right then, Benard came back hastily and said, "I've sent Sir Carl off. When I mentioned that you will compensate for the cars, he nearly exploded in rage." He flashed a mischievous grin.
"Find out if Lucas is in Aymo City, " Zayn ordered gloomily.
"Huh?" Benard was startled. He bobbed his head slightly after realizing what his boss wanted. "I'll do it now."
At the same time, Carla stared at her phone, feeling a turmoil of emotions.
That was Mosa talking to Zayn. It means Naya is in the president's office on the sixty-eight floor of Divine Corporation. Naya asked for Zayn's help to convince Dr. Solova to come to Aymo City so she
could treat Diane. No wonder Dr. Solova only agreed to come today. If Naya was capable enough of inviting her, she would've done so earlier instead of waiting until today.
She sighed, realizing she had owed Zayn yet another favor.
Carla was deep in thought when the car suddenly rolled to a stop as Ilali shrieked, "Eh? Isn't this Sir Lucas?"
Her heart sank as she looked up. Indeed, Lucas' Whyte Bentley was parked not far away.
"Ms. Lierger." Freda turned, waiting for Carla's orders.
Her brows scrunched together, Carla pushed the door open and got off the car.
At the same time, the door to the other car opened, revealing Lucas as he stepped out of the car. It was barely half a month since they last met, but he had lost so much weight and seemed sallow and thin. Contrary to his previous bubbly and youthful self, there was now a dispirited air about him.
The light was gone from his cornflower blue eyes.
He was staring at her as about a dozen expressions crossed his face.
"Lucas, you—"
"Let's talk, " Lucas cut in.
"Sure." Carla bobbed her head slightly. She turned to Ilali and ordered, "Bring the fish back home. Freda and I will ride in Lucas' car."
"Ms. Lierger…" Ilali was concerned.
"Go, " Carla said, and there was a finality to her tone that warned Ilali not to finish her sentence.
"Yes."
Ilali looked at Freda, who signaled at her with her eyes. Left with no choice, she drove back to Northridge alone.
"Come on. Let's find someplace quiet to talk in private."
Carla climbed into Lucas' car with Freda behind her.
Freda kept her guard up, but Carla seemed really nonchalant about this.
She even chatted with Lucas casually. "Why did you come to Aymo City all of a sudden? You didn't even inform me of your arrival."
"I'm here with my dad, " Lucas answered, his voice gruff.
He was a different man now. The smile that used to light his face was gone. In its place was a dark expression.
His words merely served to deepen the frown marring Freda's brows.
"Sir Carl is in Aymo City, too?" Carla arched a brow. "Is he here to persuade me to pull out of the Gymnasium Project?"
After a few seconds of silence, Lucas turned to look at her. "Carla, have you ever loved me? Even for a split second?"
"I've always thought of you as a friend, " came Carla's honest reply. "Didn't I say that when we first got together?"
"Okay, " Lucas replied with a dejected nod.
"What's wrong, Lucas?" Carla shot him an anxious look. "Are you all right?"
"I tried my best to forget you, but nothing worked, " Lucas revealed with a hand on his chest, seemingly upset. "I couldn't sleep or eat anything. You're the only person I can think of. My heart feels like it's about to rip apart anytime…"
Seeing how forlorn Lucas was, Carla felt a stab of guilt. She chided herself for agreeing to marry him. If I hadn't agreed to marry him, perhaps he won't be this hung up on me.
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