“See who we have here,” Harold teased Lopez as they both walked to the dinner table.

“Oh, have you met?” Jordan asked, noticing their connection.

“Yes, of course. It was a wonderful experience meeting an intelligent woman like her. It’s such an honor to have her as a plus to this household.”

Lucas scoffed loudly, once again catching everyone's attention. He had gotten on the wrong side of Harold.

“Do you have something contrary to say, Mr. Lucas West?”

“No.”

“Have you met him too?” Jordan and Lucas asked at the same time, their voices colliding.

It was obvious that Lucas had immediately become tense.

“I thought as much, because...