Chapter 76

As Natalie stared at the pair of dress shoes, she was instantly reminded of the shoes she had personally removed from that man just the night before. Above them were neatly pressed white suit pants. Higher up, at knee level, was a white overcoat, and beyond that, resting casually at his side, were long, elegant fingers. A Rolex sat on his wrist. Natalie could no longer hold back her curiosity. Acting on instinct, she tilted her head and stole a glance. With that single glance, her eyes met the warm gaze of the man standing before her. He even raised an eyebrow at her and smiled gently. "You—" Natalie was so startled she nearly cried out, but caught herself in time and clapped a hand over her mouth. She had only suspected it, but seeing it confirmed before her eyes nearly gave her a heart attack. She couldn't believe it was actually Lucian! "All right, everyone, get back to work. There's no need to be nervous," Lucian said in a magnetic, authoritative voice. Even without