Lucas froze at the door, turning back slowly to face Adrian. His face was a mask of barely concealed fury.

“What did you just say?” he growled.

“You heard me,” Adrian shot back, crossing his arms over his chest.

“Clementina is staying because you are involved with her. Isn’t that your reason?”

Lucas took a step forward, his fists clenched at his sides.

“You have no idea what you are talking about, Adrian. And you better watch your mouth.”

Adrian didn’t flinch.

“Then explain why she is so indispensable all of a sudden. You know her records as well as I do. She is trouble. You were at the dinner.”...