---- Chapter 235 Lucia called out to Asher as he walked toward the elevator. "Ash! What a coincidence. You here for Thalia too? Something about the litigation case?" Lucia and Thalia had be friends after that whole ordeal. Honestly, Lucia couldn''t thank Thalia enough for saving her life. The more time they spent together, the more Lucia admired her-that mix of sharp intelligence and genuine decency. It was one of those "where have you been all my life" friendship connections.
But just because they were friends didn''t mean Lucia''s feelings for Asher had magically disappeared. Seeing him heading to Thalia''s office still stung a little. Asher stopped and turned, his expression neutral. "Not about the case. Just wanted to see her." Blunt and straight to the point. ssic Asher. Lucia''s smile froze for a split second before she recovered. ---- "Well, that makes two of us," she said with forced brightness.
"Let''s head up together, shall we?" Thalia was at Lucy Jenkins''s desk reviewing case notes when she spotted them walking in together. Her eyes flickered briefly before returning to the papers in front of her. Asher and Lucia. Together. That was unexpected. Their entrance didn''t go unnoticed. The office hammed with whispers as they walked in. It was like watching a celebrity power couple-both ridiculously good-looking, walking side by side. The rumor mill would be working overtime today.
Lucia approached with a bright smile. "Thalia! Ran into Ash downstairs, so we carpooled up in the elevator." Her tone had that slight defensive edge-almost like she was exining something that didn''t need exining. Thalia nced up, then back to her papers. "Hmm." Nomittal. Cool. "We didn''te together," Asher rified immediately.
"Just happened to arrive at the same time." "Yeah, she mentioned that," Thalia replied, her tone t as she ---- continued reviewing documents with Lucy. Not giving either of them the satisfaction of seeming bothered. "Tl wait in your office if that''s okay?" Lucia asked. "Fine." Thalia didn''t look up. As Lucia disappeared down the hallway, Asher added, "I''ll be in the reception area." smart move. Avoiding alone time with Lucia-keeping things strictly professional.
Thalia noticed, even if she pretended not to care. A tiny smile tugged at the corner of her mouth. Asher always got the details right. She nodded slightly. "Mmm." Once Asher was out of earshot, Lucy leaned forward, practically buzzing with curiosity. "Okay, spill it," she whispered. "Are you and Mr. Tall-Dark-and-Brooding back together?" Thalia blinked, caught off guard. "What makes you think that?"