103 LUCAS’ POV. She took in deep breaths, after spitting out the words she looked like she regretted saying. Seeing that I was no longer fighting to get her off me, she let go of my leg slowly, and remained on her knees, with lowered lashes. “Someone is planning to bring my family down through Derel.” I said, wanting her to confirm or repeat what she had said. “I… I wasn’t going to involve myself in it, or wrap myself up in all that mess, but maybe I have to. I really want to stay in the company.” She said, still staring at the floor. I bent and looked at her. “Look at me.” I said, and she raised her wet lashes. In her terrified, yet desperate eyes, I saw the sincerity. “Follow me.” I said, getting up. I took my winter coat off the hanger, and put it on. She seemed unsure whether

