Beauty shifted uncomfortably, her posture stiff with unease.
To her, the office was strictly a place for work, and any sudden intimacy here always left her on edge, heart fluttering with anxiety.
"What's wrong?
There's nothing to be afraid of.
There's no one else in the office," Lucas murmured in a low, soothing voice.
His cool, penetrating gaze rested on her, studying her expression intently.
After a brief pause, he added, "I heard some media outlets interviewed you today.
Did everything go smoothly?"
The mention of it tightened her chest again.
Sudden fame was something she still hadn't grown accustomed to.
She pressed her lips together lightly before nodding.
"Yes, two media interviews.
Thankfully, they didn't ask anything too tricky.
It went alright."
Lucas gave a slight nod, a faint smile touching his lips.
He raised a hand to stroke her glossy dark hair, his calloused fingertips gently brushing against her scalp as if lost in thought.
