Chapter 200

Ariella Rios lay in bed, half-dazed, hearing Lucian Sterling on the phone. Did she just hear that right? Who was he talking about going on vacation with? Was he serious? They were practically broken up—taking a trip together now sounded like a bad joke. She couldn’t stay still anymore. Getting out of bed, she felt woozy and unsteady, wobbling her way over to where he stood. "Who said I'm going on vacation with you? Lucian, stop making decisions for me like I don’t exist. I’m going home. I’m leaving tonight!" He didn’t say it out loud, but Lucian had his doubts about Lila Glenn. He didn’t want to falsely blame her, and he had no plans of going to Hawaii either. But if Hector Harper didn’t show up in Hawaii two days from now, then wouldn’t Ariella have some explaining to do? Still, he didn’t bring that up. If she was the one who tipped Hector off, well—he’d know. "The door’s right there," Lucian said, pointing casually toward it. Was he legit letting her go? Perfect. Once she was out, sh