Betrayed by Blood: My Second Life as a Queen novel Chapter 15

Willow leveled him with a deadpan stare and ruthlessly denied his request. "No!"

If she didn't know he had amnesia, she would have assumed he was just a shameless creep!

Lucian wasn't offended by her rejection. Frankly, if she had agreed, he would have been the one feeling uncomfortable.

He had only said all that to distract her. Such a vibrant, lively girl looked much better when she was smiling.

Terrified he would keep pushing the issue, Willow grabbed the excuse of buying breakfast and practically bolted out the door.

Watching her run away, Lucian couldn't hold back a genuine smile.

As long as she was happy. He would handle the rest.

He casually dialed York Lockwood. York answered immediately. "Losing your touch, Lucian? Given an opportunity and you still couldn't perform? Up this early? How many rounds did you guys go last night?"

The flippant tone was infinitely irritating. Lucian scoffed coldly. "Do you still want your bonus this year?"

York sobered up instantly. "My bad, boss. What I meant to say was, how many times did you think about me last night? I was up all night missing you!"

Too lazy to indulge the banter, Lucian cut to the chase. "Look into what happened to Willow last night."

York couldn't help himself. "You're actually invested?"

"Bonus," Lucian threatened.

"Got it, boss. On it right now." York hung up abruptly, terrified the ruthless tycoon would actually slash his payout.

Smirking, Lucian tossed his phone aside.

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