Chapter 762

Lucian had an excellent sense of boundaries. He never asked overly personal questions or tried to force familiarity.

After a few sips of coffee, he seemed more at ease. He looked at Lydia with a calm, steady gaze. "Ms. Ashford, there's something I've thought over carefully, and in the end, I decided you have a right to know."

Lydia met his eyes. "Go on."

"Last night, Mr. Reed invited my father to