Chapter 255

Conrad didn't bother with a bag - just carried the stuff in hand on his way back. The elevator dinged open with a soft chime. He had just stepped forward when he spotted his older brother, Lucas, being wheeled out by his assistant. Lucas smiled warmly when he saw him, a teasing glint in his eyes. "Had a good night? So, any plans on how to thank me?" Conrad shot him a sidelong glance, his thin lips set in a cold line. He didn't say a word and stepped straight into the elevator. The doors slowly slid shut behind him. Lucas stared at the closed elevator door, sighing and shaking his head toward his assistant. "See that? Ungrateful punk." The assistant hesitated for a second, then leaned in slightly and whispered, "Mr. Hilliard, I think... he was holding a pack of sanitary pads." Lucas's smile froze. Sanitary pads? It clicked instantly, and his brows furrowed. "Seriously? That unlucky?" No wonder the kid's face looked like someone owed him millions. Still... Lucas let out a slow breath, hi