Lucas’s surprise softened into approval. “You’re right. If he sees her true colors, he’ll end things on his own. That way, I won’t have to do anything.”

“I’ll take care of it,” the butler said respectfully before leaving the suite.

Lucas’s lips curved into a tight smile as he stared at the moon outside the window, his expression cold.

“Dave, one day you’ll understand why I had to do this,” he murmured.

At the same time, Dave opened the door to the deluxe suite and motioned politely for Bianca to enter.

Bianca pressed her lips together and walked past him, unable to shake the feeling of distance between them.

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