Chapter 230

Noah was amused to hear the famously formidable Lucius of Windmere end up being called "Lucky". Lucius shot him a look and snapped, "Thanks for coming with me today. I'll buy you a drink later to make up for it, but in the meantime, Val and I shall leave now." Although the name "Lucky" sounded like a pet's name, Lucius didn't mind it one bit since it came from Valerie. Noah grumbled, "Am I getting used and tossed aside now, Luc?" Lucius snapped, "I never asked you to come in the first place." Lucius had just landed in Windmere when Noah called and asked him out for drinks and a chat. He had no idea Lucius had been abroad when he made that call. When he heard over the phone that something had happened to Valerie, he panicked. There was no way he could stand by and watch when Valerie, who'd helped him out several times, was deep in trouble. So, he ended up following Lucius into the interrogation room that held Valerie. Of course, Lucius didn't need his help to bail her out, but