Chapter 284

I originally wanted to refuse, but for some reason, I answered, "Where to?" Lucas lifted his chin, signaling me to get in the car. As if possessed by some unseen force, I actually followed him in. … Lucas took me to an elegant café, where warm sunlight streamed in through the floor-to-ceiling windows. He ordered two more cups of coffee despite the fact that the one he had at my apartment complex entrance was still unfinished. I couldn't help but mock him, "Tell me, Mr. Schneider, just how much do you love coffee?" I pointed at the three cups of coffee on the table, varying in shades of darkness. "You haven't even finished the first one, and now, you've ordered two more. Are you hosting a coffee-tasting event?" Lucas simply smiled, unconcerned. His long fingers idly fiddled with the freshly served mocha in front of him. It released a rich chocolatey aroma. "This one's for you. Try it. Their mocha is really good," he said, pushing the cup toward me. I glanced at the beautifull