Thalia called just to confirm whether Beatrice had said anything she should not have to Lucas. She had left early in the morning, fearing that Beatrice might stop her and ask what had happenedst night. Although she had brushed off Beatrice''s inquiries at the time, Lucas was not sober then. She was afraid he would realize what had happened if he had been present.


    However, to Thalia''s relief, Lucas'' voice sounded normal over the phone.


    "Lucas, where are you? I came to the library this morning because there are a few books I want to read that I couldn''t find at home. Can you pick me up when you go back?"


    Lucas hesitated, his brows furrowing. He did not know when Melody would be off work, yet Thalia needed to go back.


    "When are you nning to return? Didn''t you have the driver take you this morning?" asked Lucas.


    The Riveras'' mansion was located in the suburbs, chosen with Beatrice and Cedric in mind. It was a bit far from the bustling city center, so they often relied on taking the car to go anywhere. Thalia would not have been able to go to the library if the family driver was not free.


    "I knew you''d be going back, so I had the driver return early. Can''t you pick me up on your way back? Do you have other things to attend to? Is there a lot going on at thepany today?" Thalia asked. Lucas did not want to lie to her, but he really wanted to check Melody''s daily meals. He would need to have Lte prepare and send food over if the food in the cafeteria was not healthy.


    "I''m not at the office right now. If it''s not too far, why don''t youe over to Melody''s setter, and I''ll take you back from there?" Lucas said.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    Thalia felt a jolt in her heart. ''What time is it? It''s so early in the morning, yet he''s already visiting Melody? Does he really miss her that much? Just what kind of spell has Melody put over him to make him like her so much? She had managed to lure Lucas over and over again. Now, he''s even asked me to take a cab to Melody''s set. He never used to do that before!''


    "I''ll text you the address if you decide toe," said Lucas, ncing at Melody, who was sitting on the sofa.


    Thalia, worried that Lucas might get annoyed if she kept nagging, could only nod.


    By the time Lucas turned back to leave, Melody had managed to hide whatever emotions she had.


    "Have you finished filming your morning scenes? If so, take me to your dormitory," ordered Lucas.


    After finishing her morning scenes, Melody was already feeling tired. "I want to rest. I don''t have the energy to entertain you. Why do you want to go to my dormitory? There''s nothing to see there, and it''s not as luxurious as your home."


    Lucas was unhappy at being brushed off like that. "Do you really not want to see me that much? Who do you want to see then? Don''t forget there''s still a contract be..."


    "I''ve never forgotten for a moment that there''s still a contract between us, and that I still owe you money. Lucas, could you please stop bringing this up? I''m already exhausted!"


    "I''ve told you not to work as an actress anymore. Thest time you got hurt, I asked you if you wanted toe back and act in this movie. So you have no one to me but yourself for feeling exhausted!" Melody fell silent.