Chapter 128

Lucius's POV Evelyn looked up at me with expectant eyes. "Lucius, that brooch is incredibly expensive. I feel guilty that you spent so much on it." "It has special meaning," I replied coldly. I made no move to offer her the brooch I was holding in my hand. She forced her lips into a smile that didn't reach her eyes. "It's quite flashy to wear, don't you think?" I studied her carefully. "If you like it, I can buy a similar one for you." "What?" Confusion appeared on her face. "Didn't you buy it for me?" "I have other plans for this brooch," I said flatly. Evelyn stopped dancing suddenly and stared at me as understanding dawned on her. Her calm facade cracked, and her voice got louder. "You bought that brooch for Claire, didn't you?" Raven stirred inside me, pleased that she had guessed correctly. "Finally, someone states the obvious," he said dryly in my mind. "That's none of your business," I told Evelyn and turned to leave the dance floor. "Lucius!" she called after me, but I had no i