Chapter 121

I pushed open the door and saw that Lucas was already waiting inside. "Mr. Hastings." Upon seeing Alex enter, Lucas stood up as well. I followed closely behind Alex, keeping my head down as I played the role of a dutiful secretary. "Serena, why are you here too?" Lucas' eyes were filled with anticipation and joy as he looked at me. His gaze was so intense that I instinctively glanced at Alex. "Uh... I'm Mr. Hastings's assistant. He asked me to come along." I quickly shifted the topic back to Alex. Lucas glanced at him before gesturing politely. "Please have a seat. Mr. Hastings, you've seen my sincerity. Now, shall we discuss our collaboration?" Alex walked over and sat on one side of the table while Lucas sat opposite him. It was a business meeting between my superiors, yet I had been dragged along. Staring at the large table, I hesitated, unsure where to sit. "Serena, sit next to me," Lucas said with a smile. "It's been a while since we last met, and I have to thank you for i